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EX02 FVM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,288 mi
Last recorded100,288 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 FVM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 100,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill within 30 cm of jack mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers poor to clear windscreen

Fail 5 Jan 2018 100,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill within 30 cm of jack mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers poor to clear windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2016 96,487 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 92,316 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,346 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 83,268 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 77,080 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,087 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 72,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,454 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 63,025 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2008 59,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,002 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,538 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,886 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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EX02 FVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 EX02 FVM, 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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EX02 FVM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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