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FE02 VMJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,826 mi
Last recorded138,826 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 VMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 May 2016 138,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 121,992 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 112,521 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 112,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,231 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Jun 2013 96,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,733 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,911 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 66,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,634 miles

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

n/s abs ring cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2009 53,238 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 53,238 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,507 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 46,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 37,874 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 37,874 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 30,890 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 30,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osr tyre on limit

play in osf balljoint

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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FE02 VMJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VMJ, 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 VMJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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