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FH02 OAS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

62,875 mi
Last recorded62,875 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 OAS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 62,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,445 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 60,445 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 60,154 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Strong advise (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight movement in Nearside front strut / hub assembly

Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,785 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside steering arm corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2022 59,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Offside steering arm corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 59,443 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened stiff (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,854 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2020 58,851 miles

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

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 58,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 56,708 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 56,697 miles

Offside Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (9.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,620 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Apr 2016 55,619 miles

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,227 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner 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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,468 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Mar 2013 50,451 miles

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

Centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 47,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,553 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,621 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 35,621 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 35,621 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,351 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,425 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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FH02 OAS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 OAS, 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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FH02 OAS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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