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FY51 PVN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

165,493 mi
Last recorded165,493 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 PVN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 165,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2013 165,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2012 155,314 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 155,314 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 144,163 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 133,161 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 133,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 121,754 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 121,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 108,012 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 108,012 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

ENGINE OIL VERY LOW ON DIP STICK.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 90,160 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 90,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 70,231 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,231 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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FY51 PVN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 PVN, 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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FY51 PVN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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