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FE02 VLB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,998 mi
Last recorded145,998 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 VLB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 145,998 miles

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

Handbrake and rear foot brake low on performance Handbrake 16%,foot brake 52%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2016 145,998 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)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Handbrake and rear foot brake low on performance Handbrake 16%,foot brake 52%

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2015 136,836 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 136,752 miles

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)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 46,489 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2013 117,133 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 117,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 109,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded by joints

Fail 10 Apr 2012 109,155 miles

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

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

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 coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system corroded by joints

nearside rear tyre sidewall started to persished

offside rear tyre sidewall started to persished

Pass 12 Mar 2011 100,253 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s n/s front brake discs rusty/corroded on inside faces - replacement has been advised

o/s n/s rear sill/lips dented

Pass 27 Mar 2010 95,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

incorrect bolt fitted to n/side susspenion leg

Fail 26 Mar 2010 95,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

incorrect bolt fitted to n/side susspenion leg

Pass 30 Mar 2009 86,093 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 86,073 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2008 74,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,583 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 68,583 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 61,316 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 VLB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc 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 FE02 VLB, 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 VLB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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