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FE02 VRW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

127,706 mi
Last recorded127,706 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 VRW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 127,706 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer c.v gator seeping grease

brake check

miner oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 127,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer c.v gator seeping grease

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

brake check

miner oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 120,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake check

spare tyre on 2mm and is flat

Fail 23 Feb 2015 120,239 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake check

coolant level low

spare tyre on 2mm and is flat

Pass 14 Feb 2014 110,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 110,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 104,559 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 104,536 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 96,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2011 96,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 96,602 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2010 89,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 89,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2009 84,191 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 84,191 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 63,983 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 63,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 62,772 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Apr 2007 62,711 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 42,421 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 VRW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

FE02 VRW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FE02 VRW shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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