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EF02 FRU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

103,989 mi
Last recorded103,989 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 FRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,989 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,530 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 97,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 90,889 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 90,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,618 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 88,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre wearing on inner outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 83,085 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 83,081 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,892 miles

Midsection to rear box flang is rusty and has slight blow, also clamp is weak

Oily around bell housing

Slight movement in front wishbone rear bushes

Fail 27 Sep 2011 75,892 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Midsection to rear box flang is rusty and has slight blow, also clamp is weak

Oily around bell housing

Slight movement in front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2010 68,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Fail 23 Sep 2010 60,958 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,634 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,948 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 18 Aug 2008 52,948 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 27 Sep 2007 46,016 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,016 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 39,354 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 39,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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EF02 FRU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 EF02 FRU, 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 EF02 FRU registered?

EF02 FRU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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