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FV51 JCY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

99,516 mi
Last recorded99,516 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 JCY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 99,516 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2012 99,516 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 91,567 miles

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

front discs getting poor on inner edge

small play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 3 Oct 2011 91,567 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs getting poor on inner edge

small play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 1 Nov 2010 85,294 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 85,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 72,088 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 72,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 65,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 59,335 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,005 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 56,823 miles

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

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

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 JCY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 JCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV51 JCY registered?

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

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