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FV51 KHM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,235 mi
Last recorded79,235 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 KHM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front door trim loose

Fail 23 Aug 2016 79,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside wiper split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside front door trim loose

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Aug 2015 75,998 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,602 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2014 71,601 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Sep 2013 68,941 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on tread

o/s headlamp dim-recommend attention due to better light

Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,933 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracked on tread

o/s headlamp dim-recommend attention due to better light

Pass 14 Aug 2012 65,313 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,313 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sills holed and weak at front,just outside prescribed area

Pass 13 Jul 2011 63,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,804 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 58,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,852 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

o/side rear tyre wall perished rec / rep

Fail 3 Mar 2008 55,848 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)

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

o/side rear tyre wall perished rec / rep

wear step on front brake discs

Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,230 miles

n/side front tyre starting to wear outer edge,also perishing in tread

Pass 8 Mar 2006 47,384 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 47,236 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 KHM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KHM, 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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FV51 KHM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 January 2002.

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