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AE02 FBL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,656 mi
Last recorded155,656 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 155,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 150,946 miles

Nearside Front air bag is switched off.

Fail 13 Feb 2019 150,946 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front air bag is switched off.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 148,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 142,750 miles

Offside Front window does not open

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

air con signs of leaking

oil leak from gearbox

one of handbrake cable clips broken

under body of car very rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2017 142,750 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle wheel rubbing on wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front window does not open

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

air con signs of leaking

oil leak from gearbox

one of handbrake cable clips broken

under body of car very rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2016 135,855 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 129,060 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 129,060 miles

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

Cut in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 4 Feb 2014 122,148 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 122,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 115,043 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r slight brake bind

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,510 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 99,137 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 99,137 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 89,865 miles

front tyres worn edges

slight brake bind to n/s/r brake

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 18 Feb 2009 78,451 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 78,447 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box loose in clamp

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 Feb 2008 67,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust loose in clamp

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 Feb 2007 54,845 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 43,141 miles

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

unable to see inner brake pads

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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AE02 FBL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE02 FBL, 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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AE02 FBL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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