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FA51 FXR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,109 mi
Last recorded173,109 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 FXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 173,109 miles

Engine pulley noise

Indicator & lighting switch stalk bent

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 162,658 miles

Bonnet cable stiff.

Engine top cover loose.

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

N/s/f fog lamp damaged.

N/s/f wheel bearing slight noise.

N/s/r tyre slightly misshaped.

Rear wiper arm missing,

Fail 27 Jul 2010 162,420 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Bonnet cable stiff.

Both front brake discs wearing,

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

Engine oil cap missing,

Engine oil low.

Engine top cover loose.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower engine cover loose,

N/s/f fog lamp damaged.

N/s/r tyre slightly misshaped.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper arm missing,

Several tyres low pressure.

Sevive warning light on dash.

Pass 28 May 2009 150,275 miles

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

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 28 May 2009 150,275 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

emissions not tested[back box incomplete]

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 12 May 2008 141,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 135,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 129,904 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)

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 FXR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXR, 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 FXR registered?

FA51 FXR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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