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FM51 PZS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,755 mi
Last recorded163,755 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 PZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 163,755 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 145,146 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 145,146 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 124,052 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 124,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 106,700 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 94,141 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 79,534 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,235 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 67,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side drive shaft outer boot in poor condition

near side rear tyre has outer side wall damage

off side front tyre worn to 2mm

rear brake pads worn

rear wiper split

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 PZS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

FM51 PZS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 January 2002.

Is FM51 PZS safe to buy?

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