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FH51 TGO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

181,114 mi
Last recorded181,114 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 TGO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 181,114 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 181,110 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 167,196 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 167,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 154,117 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 154,111 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 142,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 131,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 118,349 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Dec 2009 118,342 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 99,931 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 99,925 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 77,945 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 77,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 55,526 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 39,158 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 39,158 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 TGO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TGO, 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 TGO registered?

FH51 TGO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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