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FD02 OTH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,367 mi
Last recorded93,367 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 OTH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 93,367 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 93,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 88,374 miles

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers missing

Fail 3 Feb 2015 88,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 81,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,320 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing starting to get harsh

o/s rear tyre at 3mm on inner tread

spare tyre flat

Fail 11 Feb 2013 77,311 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

noise from power steering on lock

o/s rear tyre at 3mm on inner tread

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,509 miles

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

o/s rear light cluster loose

rear box joint rusty

spare tyre flat fitted in under side carrier

Fail 6 Feb 2012 73,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

o/s rear light cluster loose

rear box joint rusty

spare tyre flat fitted in under side carrier

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,573 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 66,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,312 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 58,309 miles

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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,457 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,141 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,365 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,994 miles

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 OTH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

FD02 OTH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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