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FM51 XGZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,327 mi
Last recorded98,327 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 XGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 98,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 83,853 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 83,853 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,156 miles

Oil leak

pipe from brake fluid resevoir damp - no leak at time of test

slight imbalance in rear brake application

Fail 25 Aug 2010 71,132 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,049 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 58,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,514 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON INNER EDGES

HAND BRAKE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL (MAY NEED LOOKING AT)

N/S/R INDICATOR JUST SLIGHTLY WHITE

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 52,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON INNER EDGES

HAND BRAKE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL (MAY NEED LOOKING AT)

N/S/R INDICATOR JUST SLIGHTLY WHITE

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 42,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust back box slightly damaged

n/s/f wiper split at edges

Pass 14 Mar 2007 36,966 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES SLIGHTLY

FRONT FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Fail 6 Mar 2007 36,835 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES SLIGHTLY

FRONT FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL GETTING IN POOR CONDITION

O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT AT EDGES

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

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,185 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2006 30,185 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

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 XGZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XGZ, 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 XGZ?

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What year was FM51 XGZ registered?

FM51 XGZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is FM51 XGZ safe to buy?

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