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FM51 PZV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,978 mi
Last recorded86,978 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 PZV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 86,978 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 86,976 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,138 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 81,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 75,078 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 69,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 64,410 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,390 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 59,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 49,328 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 48,934 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,481 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 36,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 PZV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PZV, 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 PZV?

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What year was FM51 PZV registered?

FM51 PZV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is FM51 PZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 PZV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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