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FP51 WZX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,220 mi
Last recorded129,220 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 WZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 129,220 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 129,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light goes out and stop lamp not working (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Jul 2015 125,629 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 125,629 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 121,299 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 121,299 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 115,347 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 110,721 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2011 104,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front antiroll bar link rod gaiters split

wiring hanging down at front of car

Fail 10 Aug 2010 99,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 99,517 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 96,324 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 86,069 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,859 miles

front pads appear low to limit...

rear exhaust has slight blow/insecure rear clamp....

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,683 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 45,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs worn...

front pads appear low to limit...

rear foot brake noisy in operation....

Pass 20 Feb 2006 27,260 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WZX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WZX, 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 WZX registered?

FP51 WZX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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