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FH02 RVE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,505 mi
Last recorded119,505 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 RVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 119,505 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,395 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 108,395 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2014 96,961 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 91,441 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 84,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 May 2012 84,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 78,949 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 78,949 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 May 2010 69,419 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 59,414 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 59,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2008 53,375 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 47,420 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 39,740 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 RVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FH02 RVE, 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 RVE registered?

FH02 RVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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