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FM51 TVW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,176 mi
Last recorded97,176 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 TVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 97,176 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

front and middle sections of exhaust corroded and weak

Fail 16 Apr 2016 97,176 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres low inner edges

front and middle sections of exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 89,419 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 89,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,391 miles

nearside outer sill corroded, not considered excessive

offside outer sill corroded, not considered excessive

Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,391 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on both inner and outer edges

nearside outer sill corroded, not considered excessive

nearside rear tyre has radial cracking, not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

offside outer sill corroded, not considered excessive

offside rear tyre has radial cracking, not deep enough to reach the ply/cords

Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 73,371 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,246 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,279 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,174 miles

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre

front brakes distorted

Pass 3 Jan 2008 51,257 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 44,406 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 37,323 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 TVW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

FM51 TVW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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