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FG02 TCV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

149,840 mi
Last recorded149,840 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 TCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 149,840 miles

both outer sills weak

coolant leak

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2013 149,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

both outer sills weak

coolant leak

exhaust heat sheild insecure

front brake pads wearing low

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2012 136,445 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

offside rear vehicle damaged

spare wheel & carrier missing

Fail 6 Jun 2012 136,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

offside rear vehicle damaged

spare wheel & carrier missing

Fail 12 Apr 2011 120,434 miles

All Rear Shock Absorber Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Offside Rear Indicator Bulb Faded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 120,434 miles

All Rear Shock Absorber Mount Bushes Perishing

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Offside Rear Indicator Bulb Faded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 108,081 miles

Both Rear Indicator Bulbs Fading

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Wiper Smearing Screen

Rear Exhaust System Rusted

Pass 6 Apr 2009 89,778 miles

Damage to front number plate.

Engine under tray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 89,778 miles

Damage to front number plate.

Engine under tray fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 71,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

some damage to front number plate

Fail 4 Apr 2008 71,529 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front brake balance on upper limit

some damage to front number plate

Pass 13 Apr 2007 58,026 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 58,026 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 48,701 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,701 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 TCV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

FG02 TCV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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