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FD51 XJN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,953 mi
Last recorded122,953 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XJN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 122,953 miles

both bottom arm rear bushes showing some wear

n/s/f door fouls wing when opening and closing

n/s/r tyre heavily wearing edges

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Fail 12 Jul 2021 122,929 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken this is a dangerous item as the spring lower cup is almost rubbing on front tyre (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both bottom arm rear bushes showing some wear

n/s/f door fouls wing when opening and closing

n/s/r tyre heavily wearing edges

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

Pass 13 Jul 2020 116,504 miles

all metal brake pipes showing some corrosion especially rear ones

n/s/r door difficult to open due to wing damage

one reg lamp not working

spare wheel carrier insecure but not liable to detatch at this time

Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both centre) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both front) ()

outer sills feel weak in places

Fail 13 Jul 2019 110,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both centre) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (both front) ()

outer sills feel weak in places

Pass 9 Aug 2018 102,282 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rears 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 102,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the rears 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 93,802 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills weak and corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 93,070 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both (main) front to rears marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sills weak & corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 83,753 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

both sides outer sills going weak

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear markers

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,756 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,950 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 70,950 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,897 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,996 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 58,752 miles

EM warning light on

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/rear light cluster lense broken

Fail 13 Jan 2012 58,709 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

EM warning light on

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/rear light cluster lense broken

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,655 miles

both rear tyres just starting to crach and perish

Pass 23 Jan 2010 51,480 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 51,473 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,911 miles

engine light is on

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,604 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 35,727 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 XJN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XJN, 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 XJN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 February 2002.

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