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EX02 FUA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

123,922 mi
Last recorded123,922 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 FUA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 123,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn down on inner of tread

nearside rear tyre worn down very close to legal limit

Fail 5 Aug 2014 123,918 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wheel tracking out

nearside rear tyre worn down very close to legal limit

Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,750 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 111,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 105,416 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2012 105,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2011

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

damage to body work

deep cuts to o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn heavily on edges

outer sills damaged

rear brakes noisey

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

small chips to windscreen

Fail 15 Feb 2011

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

damage to body work

deep cuts to o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

n/s/f and both rear tyres worn heavily on edges

outer sills damaged

rear brakes noisey

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

small chips to windscreen

Pass 12 Jan 2010 83,423 miles

o/s/r outer sill damaged

rear number plate water damaged

wet conditions

Fail 12 Jan 2010 83,423 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/r outer sill damaged

rear number plate water damaged

wet conditions

Pass 18 Aug 2008 67,719 miles

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

damage to both rear sills

osf inner wheel arch trim adrift

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no. plate

Fail 18 Aug 2008 67,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to both rear sills

osf inner wheel arch trim adrift

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear no. plate

Pass 1 Aug 2007 57,093 miles

see last advice sheet test no.530773217205

Fail 1 Aug 2007 57,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake discs ridged

front tyres unevenly worn

nearside front wiper blade in poor condition

nearside rear tyre 1;6/2mm tread depth

rear wiper blade poor

Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,456 miles

exhaust corroded

rear shock absorber buahes age cracking

rear washer not working

rear wiper poor

stone chips in windscreen

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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EX02 FUA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 EX02 FUA, 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 EX02 FUA registered?

EX02 FUA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2002.

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