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FH51 OET

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

144,111 mi
Last recorded144,111 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 OET
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 144,111 miles

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 ()

Fail 24 Oct 2022 144,035 miles

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 ()

Pass 4 Oct 2021 140,946 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 140,946 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 139,548 miles

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))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 139,548 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 137,846 miles

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))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 137,846 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 135,470 miles

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 ()

Fail 1 Oct 2018 135,466 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Oct 2017 131,321 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 131,321 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 131,321 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 125,912 miles

front tyres cracking

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2016 125,912 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres cracking

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015 120,225 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Slight misting around power steering pressure sensing valve. (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 116,381 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 113,205 miles

slight misting around steering fluid pressure valve

Fail 21 Oct 2013 113,205 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 103,308 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 103,308 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,287 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 98,287 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,021 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,554 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,880 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 71,875 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,198 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 64,187 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 55,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 44,511 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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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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