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FA51 XWX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,520 mi
Last recorded100,520 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 XWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2014 100,520 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,520 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 96,377 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,421 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 92,350 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 86,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,277 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 79,457 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 79,457 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge & nearing legal limit

Pass 20 Jan 2009 89,889 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007
Pass 9 Jan 2006 29,295 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 XWX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA51 XWX registered?

FA51 XWX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is FA51 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA51 XWX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA51 XWX have outstanding finance?

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