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FA51 KNP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,265 mi
Last recorded136,265 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 136,265 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 136,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,644 miles

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

auxillery belt starting to fray

Fail 13 Mar 2013 121,651 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

auxillery belt starting to fray

Pass 16 Feb 2012 110,533 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 110,533 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

o/s/f trye flat

Pass 10 Mar 2011 99,316 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 99,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2010 88,129 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 88,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER COME OFF

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR WIPER RUBBER WORN

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW ON CENTRE SILENCER

Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,404 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 75,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 15 Apr 2008 75,701 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 12 Feb 2007 69,337 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,399 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 KNP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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