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FA51 HSU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

164,035 mi
Last recorded164,035 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2019 164,035 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount bearing partially seized that is not allowing smooth turning of the steering and forcing the spring and top mount into the body of the vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill extremely weak to the extent that it bend not allowing the vehicle to be jacked up at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 158,511 miles

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

Front Disc in poor condtion

Fail 2 Mar 2018 158,435 miles

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

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

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

Front Disc in poor condtion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 150,570 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Inner SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Nearside WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Offside Inner SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Fail 24 Feb 2017 150,567 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL CORRODED (5.2.6)

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

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Nearside Inner SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Nearside WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

Offside Inner SILLS STARTING TO CORRODE

Offside Outer SEVERELY CORRODED AT FRONT END BUT OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREA

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Pass 12 Feb 2016 141,832 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on sills

corrosion started on rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Feb 2016 141,832 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on sills

corrosion started on rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2015 134,554 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Feb 2015 134,441 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,194 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2014 126,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 117,359 miles

Both front outer CV boots leaking grease but preventing the ingress or dirt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2013 117,359 miles

Both front outer CV boots leaking grease but preventing the ingress or dirt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,160 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 17 Feb 2011 97,998 miles

n/s rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2011 97,998 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2010 90,574 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes but within limits ???

Pass 2 Mar 2009 76,482 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,806 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 63,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,114 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,026 miles

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 HSU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HSU, 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 HSU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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