MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,730 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside rear compensator to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers seat belt jammed (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
some brake pipes greased/undersealed
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to drum (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
some brake pipes greased/undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f sill
n/s/r tyre worn
o/s/r tyre cracking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both wipers deteriorated ( still clearing screen)
front brake pipes covered with grease ,,, unable to fully inspect
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both wipers deteriorated ( still clearing screen)
front brake pipes covered with grease ,,, unable to fully inspect
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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FH51 VAV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 VAV, 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 VAV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 January 2002.
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