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FE02 VTJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,320 mi
Last recorded162,320 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 162,320 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

sills corroded not in prescribed areas welding repair done but only prescribed areas

Fail 27 Jul 2019 162,320 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 161,434 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 159,989 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 157,536 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 156,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door (6.2.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both side (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side (2.5.B.1b)

offside head light has slight movement

oil leaking

power steering pump making noise

Fail 1 Oct 2015 156,677 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door (6.2.B.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Front coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door (6.2.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both side (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both side (2.5.B.1b)

offside head light has slight movement

oil leaking

power steering pump making noise

Fail 21 Sep 2015 156,617 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn from inner edge

Offside Headlight unit has slight movement

Offside Rear Seat belt stalk deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 154,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 151,634 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 151,599 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 148,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 145,039 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 145,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 140,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 140,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 134,872 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 134,872 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 128,586 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 128,586 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 128,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 121,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 112,286 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 112,286 miles

Nearside 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 VTJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol 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 VTJ, 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 VTJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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