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FH51 ZXL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,681 mi
Last recorded132,681 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 ZXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 132,681 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 121,882 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Jan 2017 121,882 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2016 111,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted o/s r n/s r

Fail 11 Jan 2016 111,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted o/s r n/s r

Pass 10 Jan 2015 105,830 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 99,366 miles

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

ns and os lower arms splitting

rear engine mounting splitting

Pass 9 Jan 2013 92,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,655 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 76,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 76,385 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 69,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 84,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 52,938 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,048 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 ZXL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZXL, 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 ZXL registered?

FH51 ZXL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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