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FG02 MKE

2002 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

245,485 mi
Last recorded245,485 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 MKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 245,485 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 245,479 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 234,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 234,053 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 223,562 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2012 223,558 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

both rear bump stops damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 212,083 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 212,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 200,668 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 200,668 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 192,049 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 192,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 156,324 miles

advise n/s/f tyre tread slightly damaged

slightly play in n/s/f rack end

Pass 31 Jan 2007 119,728 miles

advise slight play in rack end

Pass 1 Feb 2006 83,894 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 MKE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

FG02 MKE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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