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FV51 KHW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,190 mi
Last recorded96,190 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 96,190 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,220 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust tail pipe heatshield insecure

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 92,220 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust tail pipe heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,299 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 87,299 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 83,029 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,333 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

rear brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 26 Sep 2014 73,519 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 69,137 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,848 miles

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

cut on n/s rear inner sidewall . not down to cords

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,208 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 60,208 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Oct 2009 50,427 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 44,749 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,483 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 KHW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KHW, 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 KHW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 January 2002.

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