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FD51 PLU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,659 mi
Last recorded121,659 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 PLU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 121,659 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 121,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 114,161 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 106,178 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear + many other minor dent and scratches to vehicle

excess play offside front top engine mounting

nearside front fog light inoperative

Fail 10 Jun 2015 106,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear + many other minor dent and scratches to vehicle

excess play offside front top engine mounting

nearside front fog light inoperative

Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 91,369 miles

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

engine dipstick end broken

offside front under sill damage

top up engine oil 1.0 litres

Fail 15 Jun 2013 6,904 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

engine dipstick end broken

offside front under sill damage

top up engine oil 1.0 litres

Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,331 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 86,263 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

n/s/f windscreen washer jet poor/no water to windscreen

power steering pump noisy on steering full lock

Pass 6 May 2011 78,477 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 69,448 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 60,935 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 39,386 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 26,761 miles

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

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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FD51 PLU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD51 PLU, 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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FD51 PLU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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