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DE02 FVJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

95,306 mi
Last recorded95,306 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2021 95,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and inscure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 94,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 94,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 94,247 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 93,799 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Sep 2017 93,795 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres starting to pearsh

Pass 19 Sep 2016 93,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper split

outer door handles sticking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

n/s rear sill rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2015 92,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated bracket insuure (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 91,450 miles

Front n/s sill dented

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 91,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front n/s sill dented

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 89,921 miles

damage to n/s cill panel

Fail 17 Sep 2013 89,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

damage to n/s cill panel

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

rear suspension rusty

rear wiper very rusty

Fail 19 Sep 2012 87,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty

rear suspension rusty

rear wiper very rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2011 86,141 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 86,141 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 80,566 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,979 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 51,426 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perrished

number plate slightly faded

Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,108 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

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 FVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DE02 FVJ, 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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DE02 FVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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