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AE02 FCF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,026 mi
Last recorded100,026 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FCF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 100,026 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 99,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 97,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,732 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 92,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 89,927 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,370 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

both front brake discs getting rusty.

offside rear tyre cracking.

slight blue smoke from exhaust.

spair tyre cracking.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,475 miles

light blue smoke from exhaust.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front mid and back box rusty.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,387 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 75,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,676 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,024 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 64,024 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,563 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,427 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,700 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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AE02 FCF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FCF, 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 FCF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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