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FP51 HBC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,941 mi
Last recorded99,941 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 HBC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 99,941 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front section of exhaust rusty

one bulb not working in centre brake light

small cut to o/s outer cv boot not alowing ingress of dirt

Fail 28 Apr 2016 99,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front section of exhaust rusty

front wipers poor

nail in f/o/s tyre and perished on outer walls

one bulb not working in centre brake light

small cut to o/s outer cv boot not alowing ingress of dirt

Pass 12 May 2015 93,779 miles

Grease residue on the offside front outer driveshaft gaiter.

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer tread.

No oil on dipstick prior to test (rectified).

Oil leak on front of engine. (when engine cold).

Refrigerant residue on air conditioning compressor.

Fail 14 May 2014 87,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 14 May 2014 87,380 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 8 May 2013 81,016 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 81,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 75,762 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 68,924 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

cuts in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Fail 17 May 2011 68,924 miles

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

cuts in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2010 61,560 miles

Airbag light on

Drivers door mirror secured by tape

Nearside front tyre cuts outer wall

Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,787 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 54,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,152 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 39,827 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 39,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 28,966 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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FP51 HBC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FP51 HBC, 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 FP51 HBC registered?

FP51 HBC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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