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FM51 DOA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,671 mi
Last recorded38,671 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 DOA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 38,671 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front head light damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 38,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front head light damage

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,634 miles

N/S Headlamp slightly insecure (damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2017 31,299 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,214 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 28,754 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 28,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,269 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 274,468 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,199 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,818 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 20,816 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 18,710 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 16,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,150 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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FM51 DOA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FM51 DOA, 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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FM51 DOA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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