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FG02 VDX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,539 mi
Last recorded156,539 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 VDX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 156,539 miles

Both rear bump stops perished.

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 156,539 miles

Both rear bump stops perished.

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 149,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 137,568 miles

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

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

offside front inner constant velocity boot split.

Pass 11 May 2010 124,833 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 108,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 92,448 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 92,447 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 75,293 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)

Pass 15 May 2006 57,252 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 VDX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

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

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