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FH51 ZVJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

169,678 mi
Last recorded169,678 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 ZVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 169,678 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cover

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front morror

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2016 169,874 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front door mirror cover

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front morror

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 164,868 miles

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

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)

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

oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 164,866 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering wheel inscure (2.2.A.1b)

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

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)

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 160,033 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery inscure

Fail 8 Sep 2014 160,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery inscure

Pass 9 Sep 2013 152,071 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 139,988 miles

both front tyres 2.5 mm tread

child seats fitted to rear

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Fail 20 Aug 2012 139,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres 2.5 mm tread

child seats fitted to rear

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Pass 17 Aug 2011 129,256 miles

could not check n/s rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

n/s rear tyre is worn t 2.5 mm limit is 1.6 mm

Fail 16 Aug 2011 129,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

could not check n/s rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

n/s rear tyre is worn t 2.5 mm limit is 1.6 mm

Pass 19 Aug 2010 121,402 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/f indicator bulb discolouring

nail in both rear tyres & n/s /r tread 3mm

o/s handsbrake cable covering cracked

Fail 19 Aug 2010 121,401 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

n/s/f indicator bulb discolouring

nail in both rear tyres & n/s /r tread 3mm

o/s handsbrake cable covering cracked

Pass 10 Sep 2009 108,312 miles

all brake discs are starting to corrode and pit rear brake pads are low

centre exhaust is in poor condition

could not check n/s rear seat belt fully due to child seat

Fail 16 Sep 2008 99,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

amber indicator bulbs are starting to corrode

front brake pads worn low front and rear brake discs are starting to corrode

windscreen wiper are poor

Pass 16 Sep 2008 99,101 miles

amber indicator bulbs are starting to corrode

front brake pads worn low front and rear brake discs are starting to corrode

windscreen wiper are poor

Fail 6 Aug 2007 75,464 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre tread depth is on 3mm (LIMIT IS 1.6mm)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 75,464 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth is on 3mm (LIMIT IS 1.6mm)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 54,025 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 54,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

FH51 ZVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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