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FE02 NZW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,047 mi
Last recorded67,047 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 NZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,047 miles

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

Front exhaust has small blow and very poor condition.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Scratches to windscreen.

Slight dampness steering damper.

Unable to view front brake pads.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 67,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front exhaust has small blow and very poor condition.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Scratches to windscreen.

Slight dampness steering damper.

Unable to view front brake pads.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 64,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted

offside rear door not opening

rear wiper blade damaged

windscreen scratched

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front discs worn and pitted on inner faces

unable to open offside rear door

unable to view front brake pads

Pass 26 Nov 2009 8,649 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 8,649 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low on tread depth and damage

Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,554 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/r door wont open from outside or inside

rear number plate discolouring

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Nov 2008 54,554 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/r door wont open from outside or inside

rear number plate discolouring

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,788 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 51,788 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear wiper torn o/s/rear door will not open

Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,384 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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FE02 NZW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE02 NZW, 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 FE02 NZW registered?

FE02 NZW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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