MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,111 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi has been rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill very soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking between centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged flexi has been rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Spare tyre defective tyre flat ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bushes both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front tyres cracking
oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front tyres cracking
oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight misting around power steering pressure sensing valve. (2.3.3b)
slight misting around steering fluid pressure valve
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight misting around steering fluid pressure valve
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FH51 OET is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FH51 OET, 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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FH51 OET is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 February 2002.
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