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FB02 UHR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

217,454 mi
Last recorded217,454 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 217,454 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 217,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 209,828 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Dec 2017 209,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 202,505 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 202,503 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 194,935 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 194,935 miles

Centre Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 186,533 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 186,533 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 176,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear shock absober bushes slightly perished

Pass 22 Jan 2013 165,395 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 165,395 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 152,419 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 133,624 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 114,219 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 113,975 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2008 96,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 81,042 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,443 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 UHR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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