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FA02 ZBO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,260 mi
Last recorded96,260 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA02 ZBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 96,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2018 96,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner sidewall

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

Pass 6 May 2017 93,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 87,250 miles

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

both outer sills rusting at front. front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 May 2015 76,682 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills at front rusting

Pass 16 May 2014 72,553 miles

both front sills rusting and weak

Fail 10 May 2014 72,411 miles

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

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

both front sills rusting and weak

Pass 11 May 2013 65,920 miles

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

both outer sills rusting and weak at front

osrtyre side walls surface cracking

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 19 May 2012 63,444 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 59,891 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 57,464 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,948 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 42,903 miles

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

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jun 2006 35,828 miles

both sides rear tyres side walls slightly damaged.

slight noise from power steering pump. †

Fail 27 Jun 2006 35,819 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both sides rear tyres side walls slightly damaged. †

slight noise from power steering pump.

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 ZBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold 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 FA02 ZBO, 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 ZBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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