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FV51 CMX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,893 mi
Last recorded115,893 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 CMX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 115,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,111 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joint flanges corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 107,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joint flanges corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 103,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 99,886 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 99,886 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 97,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket corroded

ns os rear bump stop mountings corroded

ns park brake cable outer corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,085 miles

Exhaust front pipe mount corroded off

Hand-brake cables outer casings corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear wiper blade worn out

Pass 22 Feb 2012 90,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 90,189 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2011 86,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,528 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 72,696 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 72,691 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 68,393 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 60,723 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 60,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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 CMX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

FV51 CMX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 February 2002.

Is FV51 CMX safe to buy?

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