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FM51 TTU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,875 mi
Last recorded134,875 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 TTU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 134,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side near outer sills corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 128,414 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2015 119,224 miles

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

brake pipes rusted pitted

Pass 29 May 2015 119,224 miles

brake pipes rusted pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 108,217 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 107,396 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 76,587 miles

auxilery noise

nearside door mirror secured with tape

nearside rear torsion bar/bearing worn (wheel sitting at angle no movement found at time of test)

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 23 Feb 2012 42,966 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,910 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2012 42,437 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 40,113 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 40,113 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,789 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 37,789 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 35,743 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 35,688 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,775 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 32,767 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 30,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 30,279 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 27,067 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 TTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 TTU, 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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FM51 TTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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