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DE02 FUW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,900 mi
Last recorded108,900 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FUW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,900 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 108,401 miles

washers require long press before enough liquid sprayed onto screen

Fail 12 Mar 2012 108,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 103,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 78,333 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,881 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 52,596 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,956 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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DE02 FUW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DE02 FUW, 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 DE02 FUW registered?

DE02 FUW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is DE02 FUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 FUW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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