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FV51 NSF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,383 mi
Last recorded64,383 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 64,383 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 63,017 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,630 miles

Offside MAIN BEAM DIM

Pass 12 Jan 2023 59,843 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 58,288 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 58,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 56,951 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 56,188 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 54,132 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 54,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 51,978 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,795 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 45,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,308 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,700 miles

Some movement detected in height control mechanism of drivers seat

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,624 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 32,204 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 29,345 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,455 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 23,080 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 19,771 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 16,707 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 NSF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NSF, 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 NSF registered?

FV51 NSF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 January 2002.

Is FV51 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV51 NSF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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