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FA51 KNT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,990 mi
Last recorded112,990 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 KNT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,990 miles

O/s/f front seat worn oil leak o/s/r tyre worn sills weak with corrsion surface scale front springs

Pass 27 Aug 2015 107,920 miles

oil leak at engine windscreen damage body damage engine light on

Fail 27 Aug 2015 107,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak at engine windscreen damage body damage engine light on

Pass 5 Mar 2014 98,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has light scratches.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 98,593 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has light scratches.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,186 miles

Accident damage to OSR ,NSR and NSF body panels.

Air-bag and the engine management lights lit on dashboard.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil filter leaking oil.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 30 Aug 2012 87,179 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to OSR ,NSR and NSF body panels.

Air-bag and the engine management lights lit on dashboard.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil filter leaking oil.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,599 miles

Air bag and engine management light lit on dashboard.

OSF tyre worn on inner edge,near 1.6mm limit.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 80,599 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Air bag and engine management light lit on dashboard.

OSF tyre worn on inner edge,near 1.6mm limit.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 63,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front no#plate in poor condition.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 63,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front no#plate in poor condition.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,631 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,762 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 49,762 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2007 42,091 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2006 34,424 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 KNT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KNT, 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 KNT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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