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FE02 SDU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,897 mi
Last recorded111,897 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 SDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 111,897 miles

drivers door damaged

drivers door mirror cap missing

drivers window taped up / inoperative

electric engine cooling fan noisy

emmision test just passed

exhaust front heat shield slightly loose

high level brake lamp , two bulbs inoperative

n/s door mirror damaged / taped up

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

slight wear on various seat belts

Fail 6 Sep 2010 111,897 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

drivers door damaged

drivers door mirror cap missing

drivers window taped up / inoperative

electric engine cooling fan noisy

emmision test just passed

exhaust front heat shield slightly loose

high level brake lamp , two bulbs inoperative

n/s door mirror damaged / taped up

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

slight wear on various seat belts

Pass 13 Aug 2009 94,243 miles

emmision test finally passed after running engine at 2500 rpm for 40 mins

engine oil leak

front coil springs corroding

front tyre treads , 2,5mm left

high level brake lamp ,2 bulbs inoperative

n/s door mirror top cover missing

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

radiator cooling fan noisy

various body damage

wear on both front brake discs

wear on n/s/f seat belt

wear/play in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod joints

Fail 13 Aug 2009 94,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine oil leak

front coil springs corroding

front tyre treads , 2,5mm left

high level brake lamp ,2 bulbs inoperative

n/s door mirror top cover missing

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

radiator cooling fan noisy

various body damage

wear on both front brake discs

wear on n/s/f seat belt

wear/play in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod joints

Pass 7 Aug 2008 75,496 miles

drivers door damaged

o/s/f fog lamp inop

slight wear/play in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod joints

wear on both front brake discs

Fail 7 Aug 2008 75,496 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

drivers door damaged

drivers window mechanism inop

o/s/f fog lamp inop

slight wear/play in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod joints

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,103 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2006 48,096 miles

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

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

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 SDU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SDU, 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 SDU registered?

FE02 SDU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is FE02 SDU safe to buy?

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