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AE02 FDN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

145,182 mi
Last recorded145,182 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FDN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 145,182 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 141,561 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 141,558 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,178 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 135,640 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 135,640 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 131,830 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 128,380 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 126,614 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 2 Feb 2019 123,307 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 123,307 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 120,891 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2017 117,124 miles

slight exhaust manifold blow when cold, front suspension lower arms rear bushes partially adrift.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 114,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jan 2015 110,094 miles

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

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 104,788 miles

Headlamps scratched, beam immage slightly fuzzy

Pass 11 Feb 2013 100,812 miles

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

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

corosion on rear discs

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2012 94,892 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/front tyre has cuts in tread

n/s/hand brake cable braking up

Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,313 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 88,313 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2010 80,260 miles

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

Rear wiper blde split

some wear to aux drive belt

Fail 29 Jan 2010 80,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper blde split

some wear to aux drive belt

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,620 miles

Both rear tyes begining to perrish

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,294 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 53,296 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 44,280 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 FDN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FDN, 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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What year was AE02 FDN registered?

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

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