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FG02 CUC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,737 mi
Last recorded90,737 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 CUC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,737 miles

Brake pipes coverd in seallant

Front To rear exhaust mount corroded but not weakened

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2017 90,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine warning light illuminated

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

slight blow from exhaust front joint

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit [1.6mm]

Pass 5 Dec 2016 80,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle sheild (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,848 miles

Backbox outer shell starting to corrode / Backbox pipe to middle section corroded

Exhaust manifold cracked - no major exhaust blow

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

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

Nearside rear door won't open from inside

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

Power steering rack slightly damp

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight blow on front pipe join to middle section exhaust

offside rear tyre cut - no cords shown at time of test

slight blow backbox clamp

Pass 7 Feb 2014 54,468 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 47,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake imbalance 36%

Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,760 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 36,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,628 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,336 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 27,123 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,864 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 25,864 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 23,957 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 22,166 miles

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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FG02 CUC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG02 CUC, 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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FG02 CUC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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