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FM51 RBY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,864 mi
Last recorded147,864 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 RBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 147,864 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 147,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 136,725 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Sep 2013 125,121 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,830 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 77,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 66,347 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,557 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 48,322 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

timming belt due(5 years old)

Pass 18 Apr 2005 34,381 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 RBY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

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

Is FM51 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 RBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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