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FD02 CGG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

201,252 mi
Last recorded201,252 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 CGG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 201,252 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both front. Switch faulty. (4.4.3 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill various. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill various. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill various. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 183,344 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroding.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroding. (Flexi hose to brake compensator.)

Pass 10 May 2017 166,883 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 151,516 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 151,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine not tested due to engine noise (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 137,977 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 124,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 111,983 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 101,921 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,657 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 77,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 71,516 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 71,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 64,104 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,386 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,733 miles

unable to check offside rear seat belt child seat fitted

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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FD02 CGG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FD02 CGG, 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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FD02 CGG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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