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FA51 FXO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,754 mi
Last recorded74,754 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 FXO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 74,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre bald edges

tyre size - 185/65/15/H

Fail 16 May 2014 74,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre bald edges

tyre size - 185/65/15/H

Pass 13 May 2013 70,822 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 70,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2012 65,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight play in n/s and o/s inner tie rods

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread but not deep enougth to reach cords

Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,608 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre cut in tread and side wall perish no cords showing

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2011 60,608 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre cut in tread and side wall perish no cords showing

offside and nearside front brake discs worn

Fail 7 May 2010 56,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside rear tyre side wall perished and cut in tread no cords showing

Pass 7 May 2010 56,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside rear tyre side wall perished and cut in tread no cords showing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 50,979 miles

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside rear tyre cut in tread no cords showing

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,666 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 40,489 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,999 miles

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

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 FXO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXO, 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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What year was FA51 FXO registered?

FA51 FXO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is FA51 FXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 FXO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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