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FE02 SKV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,376 mi
Last recorded113,376 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 SKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 113,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 112,731 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Aug 2018 112,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2017 111,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner arm play (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low cuts in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

head lamps clouded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,614 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres edges wear

front wishbones rear bushes bonding seperating

unable to assess prior repair due to sealant etc

Fail 25 Jul 2016 109,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres edges wear

front wishbones rear bushes bonding seperating

unable to assess prior repair due to sealant etc

Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,958 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant low

inlet breather pipe detached,egr valve disconnected,management light on,refer also prior fail/advise 207032685197

o/s/r repeater fading,hazard switch sticking

unable to assess repair due to sealant etc

wipers smearing

Fail 29 Jul 2015 107,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant low

inlet breather pipe detached,egr valve disconnected,management light on,refer also prior fail/advise 207032685197

o/s/r repeater fading,hazard switch sticking

unable to assess repair due to sealant etc

wipers smearing

Fail 1 Jul 2015 107,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

hazard switch sticking

management light on

Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,764 miles

engine management light on

Fail 7 Jul 2014 105,680 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jul 2013 101,508 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 101,508 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,057 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 90,624 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 90,615 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 80,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 70,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers worn

Fail 18 May 2009 70,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre badly cracked on sidewall

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers worn

Pass 19 May 2008 60,470 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

tyres cracked on sidewall

Fail 19 May 2008 60,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust system corroded

tyres cracked on sidewall

Pass 3 Nov 2006 48,952 miles

Nearside Rear 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 SKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FE02 SKV, 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 SKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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