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FC02 HNX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,214 mi
Last recorded131,214 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 HNX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 131,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 128,889 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 128,880 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,247 miles

discs worn

slight play in the steering

Fail 24 Mar 2015 116,247 miles

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

discs worn

slight play in the steering

Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,732 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 112,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 106,705 miles

Windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 18 May 2012 93,555 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 93,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,685 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,684 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 72,878 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 72,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 62,438 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 62,438 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 45,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jun 2007 32,346 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 29,015 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 29,015 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FC02 HNX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FC02 HNX, 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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FC02 HNX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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