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FA02 TXF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,275 mi
Last recorded161,275 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 TXF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 161,275 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 161,266 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 150,901 miles

After market plastic trays fitted obscuring view not allowing full inspection.

Fail 9 Nov 2016 150,869 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 145,675 miles

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

Nearside Front OUTER SILL RUSTED THROUGH, NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Front TYRE WORN, ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front OUTER SILL RUSTED THROUGH, NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front TYRE WORN, ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 137,135 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 137,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 125,625 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 115,868 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 115,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 106,962 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber split

unable to see dash board readings no illumination

Fail 5 Aug 2011 186,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber split

unable to see dash board readings no illumination

Pass 15 Jul 2010 95,573 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 82,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 73,397 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 58,883 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 46,810 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 46,672 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TXF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

FA02 TXF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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