MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
no seats fitted rear off side and center
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
no seats fitted rear off side and center
195,on front 185 on rear tyre size
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front sidelights look 'dim'
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
195,on front 185 on rear tyre size
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front sidelights look 'dim'
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake discs slightly worn.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake discs slightly worn.
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine cover loose
Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine cover loose
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRE WEAR
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES / OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BECOMING BALD / LOSS OF TREAD PATTERN / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE 185 / 65 / 15 H
BOTH WIPER BLADES BANGING ON TO NEARSIDE / OFFSIDE A POST PILLARS ADVISE TO ADJUST
NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT UNIT SLIGHTLY LOOSE / ADVISE TO SECURE
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUTS IN TREAD / BEEN REPAIRED TWICE / ONE CLOSE TO INNER EDGE
STONE CHIP IN CENTRE SECTION OF SCREEN / SMALL CRACKS STARTING TO SPIDER OUTWARDS / STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE OR REPAIR ONLY JUST WITHIN LIMITS OF 10 mm
UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FN51 ZRU 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 52.4%.
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 FN51 ZRU, 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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FN51 ZRU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2002.
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