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FE02 VRJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,720 mi
Last recorded177,720 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 177,720 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 177,720 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 169,387 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 162,704 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 162,704 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp adrift (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 154,486 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 154,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 147,129 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 147,129 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 140,824 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 134,638 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 134,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 125,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on edges and slightly out of shape on inner eges

n/s front tyre has cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 5 Mar 2012 125,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges and slightly out of shape on inner eges

n/s front tyre has cut in outer sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 12 Apr 2011 110,895 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 110,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 95,167 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,076 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 75,074 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,027 miles

Both front fog lights broken and inoperative.

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 61,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front fog lights broken and inoperative.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,494 miles

Both front suspension struts catching on plastic wing liner

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,726 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 37,725 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VRJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

FE02 VRJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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