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FG02 ZFU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,234 mi
Last recorded96,234 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 ZFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 96,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake pipes corroding

slight leak exhaust centre box

Fail 18 Apr 2019 96,213 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pipes corroding

slight leak exhaust centre box

Pass 5 May 2018 93,053 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight fluctuation front brakes

Fail 4 May 2018 93,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight fluctuation front brakes

Pass 8 May 2017 89,863 miles

rear tyres close to limit

corrosion front discs

nearside outer sill corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 May 2017 89,817 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion front discs

nearside outer sill corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 4 May 2016 86,585 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion inside of front discs

Fail 3 May 2016 86,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion inside of front discs

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,938 miles

Condition of exhaust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wear to front tyres

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,123 miles

adv. o/s/ outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 76,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 72,023 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 71,974 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 May 2012 67,512 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 67,510 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 65,768 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust blowing at rear

o/s/r tyre close to limit and cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,639 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn very close to limit

Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,028 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 43,874 miles

airbag light on.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 35,301 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

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 ZFU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

FG02 ZFU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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