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FH02 NZS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,550 mi
Last recorded122,550 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 NZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 122,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reg plate slightly poor condition.oil leak.front pads inner slightly low

Fail 20 Nov 2020 122,544 miles

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reg plate slightly poor condition.oil leak.front pads inner slightly low

Pass 14 May 2019 114,908 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak.

Fail 14 May 2019 114,908 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

oil leak.

Pass 17 May 2018 108,080 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2018 108,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2017 101,851 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 96,431 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 96,431 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 90,919 miles

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

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

exhaust leak

Fail 20 May 2015 90,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2014 86,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2013 79,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 73,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate water damaged

some wear in front brake discs and pads low

Pass 14 May 2012 73,121 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate water damaged

some wear in front brake discs and pads low

Pass 12 May 2011 69,727 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 63,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2010 63,586 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 May 2009 58,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 14 May 2009 58,309 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 13 May 2008 53,778 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 48,212 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 42,925 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn.

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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FH02 NZS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH02 NZS, 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 FH02 NZS registered?

FH02 NZS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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