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FH51 ZVL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,703 mi
Last recorded186,703 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 ZVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2018 186,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

play in n/s track rod to rack joint

Pass 14 Nov 2017 184,099 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 180,507 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 180,507 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 176,352 miles

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

Nearside Front inner steering joint

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 171,122 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 17 Nov 2014 171,122 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 167,342 miles

n/s/f steering rack has slight play in inner joint

Fail 12 Nov 2013 167,342 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s direction indicator lense missing

n/s/f steering rack has slight play in inner joint

Pass 20 Nov 2012 164,814 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 164,814 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s side repeter cover missing

Pass 16 Nov 2011 161,217 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 156,411 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 156,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 142,859 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 142,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 134,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 124,103 miles

Both front brake discs are 75% worn. †

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

Slight play in the steering rack.

Fail 3 Jan 2006 103,088 miles

Nearside front tyre nearing legal limit.

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 103,088 miles

Nearside front tyre nearing legal limit.

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 ZVL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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