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FE02 VRX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,951 mi
Last recorded88,951 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 VRX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 88,951 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 79,558 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,413 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 71,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,515 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 65,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,794 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 59,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 54,375 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 54,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,970 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 46,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 37,396 miles

Off side front tyre as little or no tread on inner edge . † †Near side front tyre front getting close to legal limit of 1.6mm .

Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,607 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VRX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

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

Is FE02 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE02 VRX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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