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FG51 SSV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,612 mi
Last recorded128,612 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 128,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2014 126,405 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Aug 2013 120,550 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper split

n/s/f door mirror poor condition

o/s/f door mirror poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2013 120,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wiper split

n/s/f door mirror poor condition

o/s/f door mirror poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2012 117,570 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 117,563 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,958 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 102,183 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 69,331 miles

both front wiper blades split/worn,but do clear † windscreen.

Fail 8 Feb 2007 69,330 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

heater blower inoperative

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 SSV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SSV, 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 SSV registered?

FG51 SSV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 February 2002.

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