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FB02 UBC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,311 mi
Last recorded95,311 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 UBC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased … inspection obscured (1.1.11 (c))

Front both tyres wearing unevenly towards edge

Nearside wiper blade smears slightly

Rear tyres cracking / deteriorating …. nail in nsr

Fail 1 Oct 2018 95,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased … inspection obscured (1.1.11 (c))

Front both tyres wearing unevenly towards edge

Nearside wiper blade smears slightly

Rear tyres cracking / deteriorating …. nail in nsr

hand brake travel slightly long … see also failure

Pass 27 Jul 2017 86,995 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 80,301 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 74,839 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,733 miles

marks on n\s\f inner wheel arch from rubbing but no wheel contact at time of test.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,248 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,938 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 59,938 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 58,942 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,670 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 51,723 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2007 48,634 miles

offside front tyre feathering inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2007 48,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside front tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,527 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 44,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 UBC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UBC, 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 UBC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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