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FE02 VRZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,148 mi
Last recorded136,148 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 VRZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 136,148 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper spring seats are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Joints are noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot is leaking slightly on outer, near large clip

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front badly worn on edges

Offside Front Drivers door has dropped

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam The wheel is leaning in more than the near side rear (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on pipe to rear cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear worn on both edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear 3/4 exhaust hanger bracket on rear axle has corroded away and slpit

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses in poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear rods are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear outer sills are corroded

Rear corrosion around all rear suspension components

front suspension is soft and has a slow rebound effect

Fail 12 Nov 2018 136,148 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front flexi hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper spring seats are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Joints are noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot is leaking slightly on outer, near large clip

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front badly worn on edges

Offside Front Drivers door has dropped

Offside Front slight play in steering rack end

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam The wheel is leaning in more than the near side rear (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on pipe to rear cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear worn on both edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear 3/4 exhaust hanger bracket on rear axle has corroded away and slpit

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexi hose ferrules are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses in poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear rods are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear outer sills are corroded

Rear corrosion around all rear suspension components

front suspension is soft and has a slow rebound effect

Pass 20 Nov 2017 128,943 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 128,943 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 115,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside number plate lense missing

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 115,251 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,921 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,744 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 96,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play o/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2013 91,040 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,685 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,575 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 68,064 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,394 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 61,394 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,367 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VRZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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