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FA02 UEB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,854 mi
Last recorded133,854 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 133,854 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf & osf(outer) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material frnt to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2021 128,398 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively nsf & osf(outer cv ) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsf & osf (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nsr & osr (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 118,103 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (reduced damping effect) (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf & osf(outer) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 106,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsr & osr (reduced damping effect) (5.3.2 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns & os (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2018 93,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,519 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 92,519 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,827 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 84,965 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2014 81,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2013 77,802 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 73,975 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear full inspection of adult belt restricted.

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 26 May 2012 73,883 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear full inspection of adult belt restricted.

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 27 May 2011 58,393 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 58,072 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 47,562 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 41,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes squealing

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Fail 21 Jun 2008 34,432 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 21 Jun 2008 34,432 miles

nearside front tyre heavily perished

Pass 30 Jun 2007 28,148 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,048 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 15,613 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 UEB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA02 UEB, 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 UEB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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