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FH51 VAV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

94,730 mi
Last recorded94,730 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 VAV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2021 94,730 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 89,834 miles

some brake pipes greased/undersealed

Fail 26 Feb 2020 89,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,909 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 84,906 miles

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 80,166 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 80,165 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,569 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 75,562 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 66,128 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 62,656 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 62,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,544 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 59,544 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 56,443 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 56,443 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 53,273 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 53,273 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,108 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 50,108 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,750 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,905 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,695 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,984 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 32,384 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 32,384 miles

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?

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 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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What year was FH51 VAV registered?

FH51 VAV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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