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FD51 PNU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,923 mi
Last recorded110,923 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 PNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 110,923 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both - Emits a poor pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and split - 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers poor performance

Pass 26 Jan 2015 103,238 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Fail 26 Jan 2015 103,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamps emit a poor pattern

Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,878 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil on min limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front foglight not working

Pass 12 Jan 2013 85,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2013 85,981 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 79,813 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,290 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 75,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 71,221 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 66,136 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 66,136 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,599 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,697 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 40,257 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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FD51 PNU 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 73.3%.

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 PNU, 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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What year was FD51 PNU registered?

FD51 PNU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 February 2002.

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