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FH51 VPX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

214,811 mi
Last recorded214,811 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 VPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 214,811 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 214,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 204,539 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 204,536 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 193,901 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 193,899 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 185,618 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 185,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 177,248 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front brake disc scored and worn

offside front brake disc badly worn and scored

Fail 23 Feb 2011 177,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front brake disc scored and worn

offside front brake disc badly worn and scored

Pass 15 Mar 2010 169,677 miles

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

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

engine cover posts broken off,recommend replacement.

front and rear number plates delaminating,recommend renewal.

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged/missing,recommend renewal.

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated,recommend replacement.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref front tyres wearing unevenly.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 169,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

engine cover posts broken off,recommend replacement.

front and rear number plates delaminating,recommend renewal.

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged/missing,recommend renewal.

rear suspension bump stops deteriorated,recommend replacement.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref front tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 157,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front and rear number plates deteriorating,recommend replacement.

nearside rear tyre tread cut, recommend replacement.

rear wiper blade split.

some engine cover posts broken off.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 157,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both front and rear number plates deteriorating.

engine has oil leak,possible front crankshaft oil seal,recommend investigation as may contaminate timing belt.

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged and front foglamp insecure.

rear wiper blade split.

recommend diesel fuel additive,ref smokes heavily on full acceleration.

some engine cover posts broken.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 141,705 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

engine cover insecure.

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged,recommend renewal,

nearside rear wheel arch liner insecure

o/s/front wheel arch liner insecure

offside rear door lock sticks intermitantly,rec new,

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 141,705 miles

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

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

engine cover insecure.

nearside front wheel arch liner damaged,recommend renewal,

nearside rear wheel arch liner insecure

o/s/front wheel arch liner insecure

offside rear door lock sticks intermitantly,rec new,

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 125,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 108,160 miles

drivers door check strap squeeky

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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FH51 VPX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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