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FH02 SZU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,713 mi
Last recorded168,713 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 SZU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 168,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 151,142 miles

Creaking From Front Suspension Dry or Siezed Joint?

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

Off Side Wiper Blade Split But Clearing View

Fail 4 Aug 2012 151,057 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Creaking From Front Suspension Dry or Siezed Joint?

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

Off Side Wiper Blade Split But Clearing View

Pass 23 Jul 2011 124,521 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 105,681 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 94,481 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 94,480 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine oil overfilled.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 77,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 77,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,690 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 65,690 miles

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

adv exhaust front section corroded and pinholed

adv front discs worn and lipped

adv nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge

adv rear wiper blade split

strong adv nearside front anti roll bar drop link has very slight movement

Pass 15 May 2006 54,657 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 SZU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FH02 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

FH02 SZU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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The MOT history for FH02 SZU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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