MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,531 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front bush bolt loose (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Drivers seat slightly insecure
Engine management light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front tyres worn to excess
n/s outer sill damaged
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front tyres worn to excess
n/s outer sill damaged
front brake discs corroded and worn
n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit
o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit and perished
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
front brake discs corroded and worn
n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit
o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit and perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/front abs wire insecure
advise handbrake travel is near the end of its ratchet
advise o/s/f door mirror damaged
advise o/s/f head light damage but not affecting the aim
advise wiper blades judder across the screen but clear ok
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
advise handbrake travel is near the end of its ratchet
advise o/s/f door mirror damaged
advise o/s/f head light damage but not affecting the aim
advise wiper blades judder across the screen but clear ok
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
lowered vehicle
o/s/f abs wire insecure
n/s/f rollbar link ball joint dust covers split
o/s mirror slightly damaged
small cut o/s/r tyre
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/f rollbar link ball joint dust covers split
o/s mirror slightly damaged
small cut o/s/r tyre
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake fluid level low
centre rear seatbelt cannot be used or inspected fully due to rear seat cover fitted
exhaust system appears to have too few mounting points
rear wiper blade split
engine undertray fitted
front discs slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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FA51 XGE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2002.
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