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FG02 LWA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,257 mi
Last recorded131,257 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 LWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2020 131,257 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 126,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 123,107 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,243 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 116,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 108,132 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 108,132 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 99,445 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,225 miles

Centre section of exhaust corroding.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 83,255 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 83,255 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 75,665 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,168 miles

Slight coolant leak from bleed screw onto thermostat housing.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,433 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 52,361 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,929 miles

Front brake discs and pads low.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,040 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,186 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 LWA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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