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FM51 LFX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,070 mi
Last recorded68,070 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2011 68,070 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,070 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,884 miles

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

drivers seat sinks when sitting in it. Hieght adjuster faulty

o/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped slight ovality

Fail 29 Nov 2010 63,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

drivers seat sinks when sitting in it. Hieght adjuster faulty

o/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaped slight ovality

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,613 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 56,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,873 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 49,873 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 42,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,967 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 37,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 32,022 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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 LFX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LFX, 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 LFX?

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What year was FM51 LFX registered?

FM51 LFX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is FM51 LFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 LFX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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