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FA51 FWW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,761 mi
Last recorded117,761 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 FWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 117,761 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 116,431 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 116,410 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill [2 places] (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension components heavily corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,250 miles

only one of two side lights working on o/s rear

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 115,245 miles

Brake cable insecure n/s rear (3.5.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint and silencer (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s front (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working o/s rear (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front outer sill (5.2.6)

only one of two side lights working on o/s rear

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,716 miles

1 offside tail light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2016 113,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2 places) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

1 offside tail light not working

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 111,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,451 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrossion on front brake discs

heavy corrossion on n/s rear inner sill

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2014 110,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrossion on front brake discs

heavy corrossion on n/s rear inner sill

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,950 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 107,947 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 110,530 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 110,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 101,968 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 101,966 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 98,403 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 95,057 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 90,110 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 90,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2007 84,355 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Feb 2006 77,751 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise all brake discs corroded from standing

Pass 20 Feb 2006 77,751 miles

advise all brake discs corroded from standing

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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FA51 FWW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 80,795 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA51 FWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Xsara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA51 FWW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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