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FP51 VJD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,693 mi
Last recorded166,693 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VJD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 166,693 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 165,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 165,181 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 13 Jun 2013 161,862 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 154,532 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 144,874 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 144,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Nov 2009 131,341 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 131,341 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 116,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 97,660 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 78,565 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 52,819 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 VJD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FP51 VJD, 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 VJD registered?

FP51 VJD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 January 2002.

Is FP51 VJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 VJD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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