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FA02 UDL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,540 mi
Last recorded154,540 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 UDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 154,540 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis and components

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 4 Aug 2018 154,540 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general corrosion to chassis and components

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 2 Aug 2017 141,726 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 141,726 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ends split (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 125,738 miles

both outer sills soft to touch not holed

front reg damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2016 125,738 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both outer sills soft to touch not holed

front reg damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2015 112,192 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 107,287 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 94,198 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 86,168 miles

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

Nearside number plate lamp outer lense missing

Fail 12 Apr 2012 86,168 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside number plate lamp outer lense missing

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,464 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

outer crank pully detieriated

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,947 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 72,491 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 72,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 64,149 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2006 47,523 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,523 miles

rear wiper blade split

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 UDL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UDL, 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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FA02 UDL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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