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BF02 FUU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,530 mi
Last recorded131,530 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 FUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 131,530 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 131,494 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Oct 2009 129,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 129,733 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 124,161 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

heat shield insure air filter slack

Fail 22 Oct 2008 124,041 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

heat shield insure air filter slack

Pass 22 Oct 2007 111,569 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 111,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,185 miles

Coolant leak

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

fuel tank stained,no signs of leaks

sharp edge on rear centre seat

Fail 22 Sep 2006 65,184 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

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

fuel tank stained, no signs of leaks †

sharp edge on rear centre seat

Pass 20 Apr 2006 61,324 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 61,231 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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BF02 FUU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF02 FUU, 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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BF02 FUU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2002.

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