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FV51 KJE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,140 mi
Last recorded146,140 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 146,140 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 146,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 135,325 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 125,815 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 114,069 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 102,697 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 90,188 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 78,167 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 68,954 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,506 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 51,930 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,078 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,795 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,733 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,466 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 17,466 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 KJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KJE, 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 KJE registered?

FV51 KJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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