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FV51 NZM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,370 mi
Last recorded77,370 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,370 miles

Driver's seat moving within its own structure. Still deemed secure.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On trailing arm. Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Also 19% imbalance recorded on this axle. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 77,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving within its own structure. Still deemed secure.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On trailing arm. Corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Also 19% imbalance recorded on this axle. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,030 miles

Nearside non-obligatory mirror body is loose on mounting.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 73,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside non-obligatory mirror body is loose on mounting.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 69,248 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 15 Feb 2016 68,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Feb 2015 67,341 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,040 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,672 miles

centre / rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,529 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 63,529 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 62,404 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,234 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,749 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,156 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,097 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 32,635 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 NZM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NZM, 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 NZM registered?

FV51 NZM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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