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FM51 GDX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

183,030 mi
Last recorded183,030 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 183,030 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Jan 2016 183,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2015 176,165 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 166,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 166,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 157,247 miles

child seats fitted on n/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r unable to check these seat belts.

o/s door mirror damaged but secure

o/s/f bottom arm rear p bush perished slightly

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Dec 2011 151,787 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front, Nearside rear and Offside rear seatbelts not tested due to child seats

Offside wing mirror damaged but secure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2011 151,787 miles

Nearside front, Nearside rear and Offside rear seatbelts not tested due to child seats

Offside wing mirror damaged but secure

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 147,140 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs poor condition

Fail 4 Jan 2011 147,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

both front brake discs poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2010 142,299 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 142,299 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 135,959 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 127,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks on engine

Fail 4 Jan 2008 127,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leaks on engine

Pass 10 Jan 2007 110,971 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 110,971 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 97,501 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 GDX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GDX, 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 GDX registered?

FM51 GDX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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