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FB02 OFV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,332 mi
Last recorded117,332 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 OFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2015 117,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Feb 2015 117,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,683 miles

Damage to nearside front wing.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 106,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Damage to nearside front wing.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,075 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 96,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 83,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 121,578 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 121,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,269 miles

offside rear tyre distoted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,795 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,853 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 21,962 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 21,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OFV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OFV, 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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FB02 OFV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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