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FM51 DPE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,720 mi
Last recorded115,720 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 DPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 115,720 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 109,602 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,036 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 103,019 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

child seat fitted

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,868 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 90,776 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,203 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 81,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 70,132 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 64,088 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,251 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 57,242 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 35,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 28,838 miles

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

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 DPE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DPE, 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 DPE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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