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ET02 FSX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,431 mi
Last recorded85,431 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET02 FSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,431 miles

both frt flexies perished

front brake pads low

interior mirror missing

o.s rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Aug 2014 85,420 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both frt flexies perished

front brake pads low

interior mirror missing

o.s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,258 miles

o.s rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Aug 2013 77,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o.s rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,835 miles

n.s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,676 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing,n/s/f tyre wall slight damage.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 62,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perishing,n/s/f tyre wall slight damage.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,155 miles

interior mirror missing

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 10 Aug 2010 58,154 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished and low on edges

o/s front tyre close to legal limit

Fail 15 Aug 2009 50,655 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 50,655 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,104 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,756 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 27,607 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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ET02 FSX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ET02 FSX, 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 ET02 FSX registered?

ET02 FSX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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