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FV51 ESF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,947 mi
Last recorded131,947 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 ESF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 131,947 miles

spare tyre perished

Fail 3 Feb 2016 131,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

spare tyre perished

Fail 13 Mar 2015 122,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 122,096 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 113,326 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 113,326 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 104,911 miles

Advise; Front wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 96,386 miles

Alternator belt cracking

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre cracking

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Spare tyre cracking badly

Fail 8 Mar 2012 96,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Alternator belt cracking

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/R tyre cracking

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Spare tyre cracking badly

Pass 14 Mar 2011 85,709 miles

N/S Wiper split

N/S/R Tyre cracking on inner edge

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Mar 2011 85,709 miles

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

N/S Wiper split

N/S/R Tyre cracking on inner edge

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,767 miles

o/s/f tyre worm on inner edge ... o/s/r tyre has small cuts in it and cracking but on cords can be seen

Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,946 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,539 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front seat have seat belt lock on in none lock position at time of test

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

o/s/f wheel arch liner has rub mark

Fail 14 Mar 2008 52,539 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front seat have seat belt lock on in none lock position at time of test

n/s/r tyre worn to limit

o/s/f wheel arch liner has rub mark

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,461 miles

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

centre exhaust box cracked/front/rear small gas blow.rear exhaust box mounting band broken but still secure. baffles loose incentre box.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 23,937 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 ESF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV51 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

FV51 ESF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 February 2002.

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