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FE02 VLF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

266,446 mi
Last recorded266,446 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 VLF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 266,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 165,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 163,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 161,609 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 161,360 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 158,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 155,754 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 155,701 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 153,871 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 151,999 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 147,776 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 141,880 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 141,880 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 127,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 108,377 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 VLF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

FE02 VLF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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