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FH02 VBU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,055 mi
Last recorded75,055 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 VBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 75,055 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s outer sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

o/s front shocker damp

springs corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2016 69,550 miles

brake discs and pads

front shockers

front springs corroded

n/s front tyre

o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 27 May 2015 63,400 miles

brake pipes corroded

o/s front shocker damp

Pass 28 May 2014 59,138 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,681 miles

brake pipes rusting

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,734 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s door mirror loose

rear flashersshowing white

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,243 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 45,243 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/scv bootleaking

o/sfront door mirror

Pass 9 Jun 2010 40,947 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 40,947 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,550 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 18 Jun 2009 36,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,578 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,638 miles

BREAK PADS LOW.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 VBU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

FH02 VBU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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The MOT history for FH02 VBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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