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FG02 MLO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

183,039 mi
Last recorded183,039 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2015 183,039 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 182,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 172,254 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 172,097 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 160,225 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 160,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 149,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 149,081 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 138,328 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 138,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 129,477 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX BECOMING WEAK.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,392 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 113,392 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 100,337 miles

CENTRE TO REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODE IN PLACES.

N/S/F TYRE BECOMING LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,529 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,700 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 68,700 miles

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

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

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 MLO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 MLO, 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 MLO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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