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FB02 EAM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,281 mi
Last recorded84,281 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 EAM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 84,281 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,636 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 1 Aug 2018 82,545 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 1 Aug 2018 82,545 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Jul 2017 81,085 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 81,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 78,059 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 78,057 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 75,523 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 75,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 72,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 70,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 68,249 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,916 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 60,058 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,246 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,141 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 36,086 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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FB02 EAM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FB02 EAM, 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 FB02 EAM registered?

FB02 EAM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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