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FG02 LUT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,390 mi
Last recorded126,390 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 LUT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 126,390 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 119,101 miles

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

front brake pads appear to be worn thin (can not determine exact thickness with out removing wheels)

impact damage to nearside of vehicle

nearside door mirror secured with tape

sills repaired/ not in prescribed artea/ unable to determine method of repair

Fail 6 Jun 2011 119,101 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads appear to be worn thin (can not determine exact thickness with out removing wheels)

impact damage to nearside of vehicle

nearside door mirror secured with tape

Pass 14 May 2010 107,002 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 11 May 2010 106,929 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 6 May 2009 89,215 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 89,213 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 73,436 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 73,436 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2007 63,542 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 50,643 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 50,632 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 37,334 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2005 37,334 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 LUT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FG02 LUT, 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 LUT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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