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FP51 XBD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,842 mi
Last recorded122,842 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 XBD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 122,842 miles

2 front shocks corrosion on spring mounting plate

2 front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2017 122,842 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal on rack pipe (2.3.3b)

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

2 front shocks corrosion on spring mounting plate

2 front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 119,856 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 117,009 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 117,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 113,314 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Fail 26 Jun 2014

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall

Nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 10 Jun 2013 106,246 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 106,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 97,964 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 97,964 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 96,217 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 91,355 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,780 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,729 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 67,843 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,968 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,348 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 54,347 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Feb 2006 41,248 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 40,414 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 40,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 XBD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XBD, 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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FP51 XBD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 January 2002.

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