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FM51 EBK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,623 mi
Last recorded157,623 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 EBK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 157,623 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 144,809 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 144,809 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 133,049 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2013 120,061 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 120,061 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 109,687 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 109,687 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,571 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,102 miles

n/s front wiper blade just starting to split

Fail 14 Jan 2010 79,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

n/s front wiper blade just starting to split

Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,746 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 62,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 50,110 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 40,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 31,269 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 EBK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EBK, 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 FM51 EBK registered?

FM51 EBK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 February 2002.

Is FM51 EBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 EBK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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