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FG02 LZH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,277 mi
Last recorded130,277 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 130,277 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 130,277 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,539 miles

Front subframe and suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front mirror mounting temporary repair

Rear vehicle underbody corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2018 127,531 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer seam split and corroded (7.1.2)

Front subframe and suspension arms corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front mirror mounting temporary repair

Rear vehicle underbody corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2017 122,688 miles

Nearside Front track rod (rack end) slight play

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipes - corroded

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter pinholed and weepy

Offside Front mirror housing temporary repair

Rear chassis rails and underbody floor corroding

Rear exhaust silencer joint - minor blow

powersteering rack union pipes weepy

Pass 29 Mar 2016 118,792 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from engine bay

Fail 22 Mar 2016 118,764 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 28 Mar 2015 111,168 miles

centre exhaust silencer minor blow

Fail 21 Mar 2015 111,006 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer minor blow

nearside and offside front wipers splitting

offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoint slight play

rear wiper perished

Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,493 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 101,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 94,814 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 94,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 94,580 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,222 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,757 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,923 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 68,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,608 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,342 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 52,573 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 52,573 miles

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

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

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

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 LZH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LZH, 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 LZH registered?

FG02 LZH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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