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FG51 JUE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,269 mi
Last recorded141,269 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 JUE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 141,269 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 141,256 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 135,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 133,366 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 133,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 128,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 121,007 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 108,237 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 108,237 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 98,330 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 98,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 82,424 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 70,941 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 70,941 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,096 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 46,394 miles

o/s handbrake cable front securing clip missing

Fail 2 Aug 2008 46,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s handbrake cable front securing clip missing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,082 miles

10 mm-LEFT ON FRONT PADS.

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,437 miles

front brake pads ?

Pass 19 Dec 2005 24,662 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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FG51 JUE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG51 JUE, 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 FG51 JUE registered?

FG51 JUE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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