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FM51 FJC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,661 mi
Last recorded86,661 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 FJC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 86,661 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 83,541 miles

Battery loose in bracket fixing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,366 miles

n/s/r tyre cut

Fail 8 Feb 2011 81,366 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre cut

Pass 23 Feb 2010 78,031 miles

BRAKE PEDDLE RUBBER WORN O/S

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WET TEST

Fail 23 Feb 2010 78,031 miles

BRAKE PEDDLE RUBBER WORN O/S

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WET TEST

Pass 23 Feb 2009 73,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front reg no plate soiled

park brake stiff to release at button

steering slightly stiff

Fail 23 Feb 2009 73,075 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front reg no plate soiled

park brake stiff to release at button

steering slightly stiff

Pass 18 Jan 2008 69,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning light on

front number plate slightley deterioated

Fail 17 Jan 2008 69,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag warning light on

front number plate slightley deterioated

Pass 4 Jan 2007 64,984 miles

Spare tyre defective

front number plate is in a poor condition

Fail 3 Jan 2007 64,984 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

front number plate is in a poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2006 57,111 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 57,054 miles

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

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

rear number plate marked

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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FM51 FJC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM51 FJC?

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What year was FM51 FJC registered?

FM51 FJC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is FM51 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 FJC shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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