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FD02 CXS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,751 mi
Last recorded118,751 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 CXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 118,751 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing. ( Rubber )

Covers fitted within the engine bay at time of test are obscuring some components.

Nearside & offside inner sill areas have some surface corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn down on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 115,485 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Nearside & offside inner sill areas have some surface corrosion.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 112,638 miles

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Nearside & offside inner sills have surface corrosion.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 112,638 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted within the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Lower engine mount rubber bush slightly deteriorated.

Nearside & offside inner sills have surface corrosion.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 110,515 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 110,515 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Front & rear showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,023 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 107,020 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,221 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 20 Sep 2017 103,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,471 miles

engine management warning lamp on indicating a fault

Fail 22 Sep 2016 100,471 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

engine management warning lamp on indicating a fault

Pass 28 Sep 2015 97,061 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 93,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Oct 2013 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine lamp on

front exhaust mouting corroded and cracking

offside rear handbrake outer cable spliting

second lambda sensor disconnected

Pass 14 Nov 2012 85,865 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eng managment light on

unable to see front and rear pads fully with wheels on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 76,719 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 76,719 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine light on

Pass 14 Apr 2010 70,204 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 70,204 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,856 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 57,263 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 57,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

osf inner driveshaft seal leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,295 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 46,115 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 49,490 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 45,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 CXS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD02 CXS, 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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What year was FD02 CXS registered?

FD02 CXS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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