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FG02 VFT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,519 mi
Last recorded140,519 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 140,519 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Both sides have pinkish tint (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 130,533 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,952 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 121,952 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 110,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 110,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 100,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 91,640 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 83,834 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 76,478 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,467 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 67,467 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 62,090 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 54,460 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,374 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 37,622 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 VFT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

FG02 VFT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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