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AE02 FCX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,822 mi
Last recorded119,822 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,822 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill and offside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 107,969 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 107,969 miles

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

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

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 93,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Feb 2014 93,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light on

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,519 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 79,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,148 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 74,148 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,802 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 67,802 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 61,949 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 55,610 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 49,931 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 43,036 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 36,236 miles

centre exhaust section corroded. Not leaking at time of test.

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 FCX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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