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CU02 FFS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

192,262 mi
Last recorded192,262 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU02 FFS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 192,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 190,193 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 188,048 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing been nibbled at by rodent (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 188,021 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users expansion bottle cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe chafing been nibbled at by rodent (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 184,330 miles

Engine has a oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer is showing signs of deterioration

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 184,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine has a oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer is showing signs of deterioration

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 180,607 miles

Engine has a oil leak

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls showin signs of perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2020 177,578 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 173,845 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 171,552 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 171,552 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 169,449 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 169,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 168,070 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 168,070 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2014 76,978 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 76,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front pads worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,760 miles

Both silencers in system have loose baffles.Rear exhaust clamp corroded and deteriorated.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 65,296 miles

Rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,241 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,880 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,070 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,416 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,157 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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CU02 FFS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CU02 FFS, 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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CU02 FFS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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