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FE02 SDY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

188,176 mi
Last recorded188,176 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 SDY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 188,176 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 188,171 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 169,609 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 169,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2024 154,857 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 154,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 136,645 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 136,645 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 121,005 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 120,996 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,242 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 90,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 61,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 58,250 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,781 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 56,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 54,616 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 52,744 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 52,742 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SEVERE CORROSION ON INNER FACES

Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,470 miles

CRACKING SHOWING IN TREADED AREA OF N/S/R TYRE

Pass 3 Apr 2013 48,159 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,567 miles

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

condition of front brake discs

exhaust systeam centre and back box joint condition

Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,313 miles

front brake discs worn inside edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,024 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 37,024 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 34,031 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,345 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,804 miles

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 SDY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 FE02 SDY, 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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FE02 SDY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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