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FV51 AXY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,810 mi
Last recorded53,810 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 AXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 53,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 50,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 46,846 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 44,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,477 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes close to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 37,477 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes close to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 28,265 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,369 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 24,404 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 24,404 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking pressure switch (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,570 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,481 miles

both sides rear and offside front tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2014 20,616 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 20,616 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 19,935 miles

both sides rear and off side front tyres perished

Fail 24 Jun 2013 19,935 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides rear and off side front tyres perished

Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,950 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 6 Jun 2011 18,131 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres badly pereished inside treads

Pass 6 Jun 2011 18,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres badly pereished inside treads

Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,100 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 17,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 16,059 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,867 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,778 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FV51 AXY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FV51 AXY, 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 FV51 AXY registered?

FV51 AXY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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