CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE02 FCA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,818 mi
Last recorded95,818 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FCA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 95,818 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 90,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

temp repair to exhaust

Pass 28 Oct 2011 84,498 miles

Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2011 84,498 miles

Exhaust box outer casing corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 76,199 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 68,184 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 60,572 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,569 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 44,683 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 44,683 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 38,293 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE02 FCA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FCA, 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

How do I check the history of AE02 FCA?

You can check the full history of AE02 FCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE02 FCA registered?

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

Is AE02 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 FCA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE02 FCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE02 FCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.