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FA51 HTL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

216,816 mi
Last recorded216,816 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 HTL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 216,816 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 216,816 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 205,060 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 186,299 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint all (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush All (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 174,446 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 165,195 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 155,074 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 146,182 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 137,424 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 127,759 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 119,015 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 119,015 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 105,229 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 105,229 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 85,606 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 85,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 71,225 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)

nail in tyre

Fail 22 Feb 2006 71,225 miles

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

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)

nail in tyre

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 HTL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

FA51 HTL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is FA51 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 HTL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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