CarVerify

Free Car Check

FB02 MHX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

119,639 mi
Last recorded119,639 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 MHX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 119,639 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 115,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 115,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 112,011 miles

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,972 miles

all top covers loose

front wishbone rear bushes splitting and have play

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 106,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs badly worn and corroded

all hand brake cable retaining clips missing

all top covers loose

brake fluid level low

front wishbone rear bushes splitting and have play

imbalance on rear brakes

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

n/s/r brake pads lower than o/s

o/s side repeater pale

rear discs scored

rear indicators pale

Pass 16 May 2015 101,357 miles

front discs worn lipped and corroding

most hand brake cable clips missing

o/s hand brake cable outer sheeth split and corroding

o/s side repeater pale boarderline

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outside edge

rear indicaters pale

wipers smearing boarderline

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 16 May 2015 101,357 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn lipped and corroding

most hand brake cable clips missing

o/s hand brake cable outer sheeth split and corroding

o/s side repeater pale boarderline

o/s/f tyre cracking and wearing on outside edge

rear indicaters pale

wipers smearing boarderline

wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

Fail 17 May 2014 95,981 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

front wishbonr rear bushes cracking and starting to split

n/s/f indicator pale

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

o/s side repeator pale

Pass 17 May 2014 95,981 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge

front wishbonr rear bushes cracking and starting to split

n/s/f indicator pale

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

o/s side repeator pale

Pass 18 May 2013 90,129 miles

Battery slightly loose

Front wipers smearing slightly

Rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 24 Apr 2012 84,428 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 84,427 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroding

Front tyres cracking & wearing on edges

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Pass 17 May 2011 79,051 miles

engine top cover loose

front discs worn and corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f and o/s side repeater/ indicator pale

steering rack notchy

Fail 14 May 2011 79,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine top cover loose

front discs worn and corroding

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f and o/s side repeater/ indicator pale

rear discs badly corroded

steering rack notchy

Pass 11 May 2010 73,274 miles

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

headlight switch worn

spare tyre badly cracking

wear in steering rack

wishbone bushes split- BOARDERLINE

Fail 8 May 2010 73,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

headlight switch worn

spare tyre badly cracking

wear in steering rack

wishbone bushes split- BOARDERLINE

os rear tyre splitting & on limit inside edge

Pass 16 May 2009 68,005 miles

engine noisy & top cover loose

front wishbone inner rear bushes splitting- boarderline

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres cracking

ns rear tyre splitting in tread & getting low on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2008 63,422 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 63,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2007 54,752 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FB02 MHX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 FB02 MHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FB02 MHX?

You can check the full history of FB02 MHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FB02 MHX registered?

FB02 MHX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2002.

Is FB02 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB02 MHX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FB02 MHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FB02 MHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.