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FH51 ZVU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,429 mi
Last recorded211,429 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 ZVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 211,429 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 211,145 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 198,592 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 182,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 182,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 166,935 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 166,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 146,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 140,604 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 128,466 miles

exhaust centre slight blow

front discs worn

Fail 18 Jan 2012 128,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

exhaust centre slight blow

front discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 116,044 miles

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

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

front no. plate delaminating

Fail 17 Jan 2011 116,044 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

front no. plate delaminating

Pass 13 Jan 2010 104,655 miles

front pads look low

Pass 19 Jan 2009 94,623 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 87,106 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 73,666 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 56,595 miles

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 ZVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZVU, 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 ZVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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