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FH51 RVF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,909 mi
Last recorded111,909 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 RVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2016 111,909 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside mirror insecure

Offside front tyre worn

Offside rear 195/65 x 15 tyre punctured and heavily worn

Steering gear wet with oil

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,756 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 103,728 miles

Centre Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 97,893 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 20 Mar 2013 97,734 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front discs corroded

n/s/r backplate fluid leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 88,483 miles

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

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

cannot see front pads

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 7 Mar 2011 88,312 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

cannot see front pads

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,742 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 80,497 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 76,257 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 76,202 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,653 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,546 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

drivers floor mat fowling clutch pedal

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 RVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVF, 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 FH51 RVF registered?

FH51 RVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is FH51 RVF safe to buy?

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