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FG02 LXU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,126 mi
Last recorded149,126 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 149,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 149,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 129,914 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 129,914 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,183 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 115,040 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 106,563 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2015 106,563 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 99,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 May 2014 99,265 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil filler cap missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2013 94,225 miles

Nearside 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 24 May 2012 90,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 May 2012 90,092 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2011 83,826 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 83,826 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 75,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 75,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,440 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,173 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 50,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,965 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 LXU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXU, 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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What year was FG02 LXU registered?

FG02 LXU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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