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FA02 HRX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,403 mi
Last recorded122,403 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 HRX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 122,403 miles

oil leak on engine

Brake pipe slightly corroded all underbody steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear seat not fitted,unable to carry out full seatbelt check

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front brake discs ,inner sufaces slightly corroded

Offside Front abs sensor wiring,not clipped into bracket

Offside Rear seatbelt buckle outer cover missing.

Offside Rear tyre,slight cracking to sidewalls

different profile tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,471 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 117,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,451 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers door lift

Fail 29 Jul 2014 114,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

drivers door lift

Pass 2 Aug 2013 105,987 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front lower arms do not match

Fail 1 Aug 2013 105,962 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front lower arms do not match

Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,860 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 28 Jul 2011 94,957 miles

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

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

front lower arms different types fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2011 94,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front lower arms different types fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 90,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

slight corrosion to rear uderside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2010 90,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to rear uderside of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,401 miles

nearside rear tyre split in sidewall

Fail 17 Jul 2009 84,270 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre split in sidewall

Pass 15 Jul 2008 77,303 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 68,990 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 68,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,273 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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FA02 HRX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FA02 HRX, 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 FA02 HRX registered?

FA02 HRX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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