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FM51 RBO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,595 mi
Last recorded108,595 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 108,595 miles

gear oil leak

n s f tyre wearing low

corrosion to brake discs

damage to body work

Fail 12 Mar 2014 108,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

corrosion to brake discs

damage to body work

gear oil leak

n s f tyre wearing low

n s r brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 15 Mar 2013 99,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion to brake discs

damage to body work

gear box oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion to brake discs

damage to body work

gear box oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 91,166 miles

body work very poor

Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,299 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body work poor

front discs worn

Fail 19 Mar 2010 72,432 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,432 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,320 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 59,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,575 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 52,575 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,215 miles

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

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

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

coditon of all tyre sidewalls

Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,329 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 RBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RBO, 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 RBO registered?

FM51 RBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is FM51 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 RBO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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