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FY51 KXP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,765 mi
Last recorded137,765 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 KXP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2011 137,765 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 137,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 128,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 128,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 111,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s mirror cover

parking brake just efficiency just within limit.it appears that your braking system requires adjustment or repaire

service light on

some test items not visible

Fail 25 Mar 2009 111,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s mirror cover

service light on

some test items not visible

Pass 27 Oct 2007 93,636 miles

air bag light on

Fail 24 Oct 2007 93,636 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

engine oil level on minimum

front of engine damp with fuel

o/s/f seatbase height adjustment loose

Pass 31 Oct 2006 75,944 miles

OIL LEAK* AIRBAG LIGHT ON* HEAD LAMP PATTERNS POOR - JUST OK* SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NOT LOCKED IN - BUT ACCEPTABLE* DAMAGE TO NSF OF VEHICLE* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN* SLIGHT PERISHING OF BRAKE HOSES*

SUSPECT FRONT SHOCKS BEGINNING TO SEEP* UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY INSPECT FRONT BRAKE LININGS - SUSPECT THEY ARE WORN*

Fail 31 Oct 2006 75,944 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

OIL LEAK* AIRBAG LIGHT ON* HEAD LAMP PATTERNS POOR - JUST OK* SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT NOT LOCKED IN - BUT ACCEPTABLE* DAMAGE TO NSF OF VEHICLE* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN* SLIGHT PERISHING OF BRAKE HOSES*

SUSPECT FRONT SHOCKS BEGINNING TO SEEP* UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY INSPECT FRONT BRAKE LININGS - SUSPECT THEY ARE WORN*

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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FY51 KXP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY51 KXP, 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 FY51 KXP registered?

FY51 KXP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 February 2002.

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