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FV51 CJF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,498 mi
Last recorded90,498 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 CJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2017 88,605 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,496 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f arch liner rubbing on tyre when in lock

no tow ball fitted to towbar

Fail 5 Jan 2016 82,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located rubbing on chassis when in lock (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/f arch liner rubbing on tyre when in lock

no tow ball fitted to towbar

Pass 10 Jan 2015 76,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 76,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 68,796 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,338 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 55,792 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f disc rusty on rear face

Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f disc rusty on rear face

Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,860 miles

ADVISE O/S/F DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,039 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 45,039 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRE WALLS PERISHED

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/F DISC INNER FACE

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,967 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,923 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,562 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,868 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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FV51 CJF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CJF, 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 CJF registered?

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

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