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FE02 VMK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

132,258 mi
Last recorded132,258 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 VMK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 132,258 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 128,547 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 May 2016 128,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML on

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2015 119,755 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 119,755 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 117,488 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 117,488 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 117,107 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.M.Light on.

engine oil leaks.

Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on dash

engine management light on dash

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 7 Feb 2013 102,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on dash

engine management light on dash

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 10 Feb 2012 87,902 miles

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

E.M.L ON

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

SCRATCH IN WINDSCREEN

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Feb 2012 87,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

E.M.L ON

N/S/F TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

OUTER WALL OF O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

SCRATCH IN WINDSCREEN

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Feb 2011 77,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 69,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,222 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

airbag light on

nearside wiper split end

Fail 22 Oct 2008 66,222 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light on

nearside wiper split end

Pass 5 Oct 2007 60,581 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 60,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 50,393 miles

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

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

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 VMK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

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

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