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FM51 GBU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,153 mi
Last recorded101,153 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,153 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2012 98,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 89,174 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 89,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 81,387 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 81,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 72,183 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2008 56,891 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 56,891 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,464 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 30,194 miles

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

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

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 GBU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GBU, 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 GBU registered?

FM51 GBU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is FM51 GBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 GBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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