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FV51 FXW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,812 mi
Last recorded122,812 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 FXW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2011 122,812 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 119,607 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 116,284 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 116,284 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 109,229 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 109,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 99,715 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 84,037 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 84,037 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FXW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

FV51 FXW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is FV51 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 FXW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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