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FM51 OLK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,242 mi
Last recorded147,242 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 OLK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2019 147,242 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s & n/s sills corroded and poorly repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake ferrels corroded and hose worn

Sills soft

Pass 23 Apr 2018 142,491 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside & Nearside outer sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 134,552 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 134,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases above CAT on weld (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 127,363 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2016 127,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,294 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 117,294 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 115,874 miles

oil filler cap missing

Fail 17 Jul 2014 115,871 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 113,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 110,524 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 110,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 106,713 miles

Both front tyre worn on the inner edges.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Fail 2 Jun 2011 106,711 miles

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

Both front tyre worn on the inner edges.

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges and very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Offside front tyre worn very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 19 May 2010 97,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear light lense is cracked.

The inside edge of the offside front tyre is worn. Possible tracking problem.

The outside edge of the nearside front tyre is worn. Possible tracking problem.

Fail 19 May 2010 97,985 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear light lense is cracked.

The inside edge of the offside front tyre is worn. Possible tracking problem.

The outside edge of the nearside front tyre is worn. Possible tracking problem.

Pass 19 May 2009 89,189 miles

Both rear indicators discoloured.

Front brakes inbalanced by 10%.

Pass 9 May 2008 79,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 73,424 miles

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

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 OLK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

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

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