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FH02 RRV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

36,556 mi
Last recorded36,556 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 36,556 miles

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair OUT OFF BALANCE (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 36,550 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached DEBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair OUT OFF BALANCE (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,361 miles

Both sides Handbrake cable not in all mounting clips but secure at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust also heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front non obligatory wing mirror taped on but secure at time of test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also cracking 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp glazed up (1.7.5a)

Offside front outer CV joint gaiter leaking grease

Offside rear bumper slightly loose

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, discs also corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 36,351 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both sides Handbrake cable not in all mounting clips but secure at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust also heavily corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front non obligatory wing mirror taped on but secure at time of test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also cracking 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Headlamp glazed up (1.7.5a)

Offside front outer CV joint gaiter leaking grease

Offside rear bumper slightly loose

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, discs also corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 36,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cable not in all clips but is still secure at time of test (both sides)

Nearside Front Mirror taped on but secure at time of test

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Light cracked

Offside Front CV boot leaking grease

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Bumper damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre towards outer wall

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 36,234 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake cable not in all clips but is still secure at time of test (both sides)

Nearside Front Mirror taped on but secure at time of test

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Light cracked

Offside Front CV boot leaking grease

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Bumper damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre towards outer wall

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,455 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,924 miles

offside rear bumper slighty damaged

oil low

Fail 27 Sep 2014 33,921 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both side rear brake pads wearing thin

offside rear bumper slighty damaged

oil low

Pass 5 Oct 2013 29,924 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 27,645 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 27,645 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,755 miles

Rear bumper insecure

both rear tyres cracking badly not down to cords at time of test

handbrake nearly meets end of reserve travell

osf has an odd winter tyre fitted

rear brakes have 33% inbalance

service warning lamp visable on dash

Fail 21 Oct 2011 26,755 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

both rear tyres cracking badly not down to cords at time of test

handbrake nearly meets end of reserve travell

osf has an odd winter tyre fitted

rear brakes have 33% inbalance

service warning lamp visable on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2010 25,629 miles

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

nearside door mirror damaged.

power steering belt cracking.

spare wheel cage loose.

surface corrosion on rear brake discs inner faces.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 23,200 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,552 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 10,621 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 9,338 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 RRV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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