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FH02 VBV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,636 mi
Last recorded102,636 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 VBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,636 miles

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

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

rear no plate slightly deterioated

Fail 9 Aug 2014 102,636 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear no plate slightly deterioated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 97,521 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,469 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2012 88,469 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 77,248 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 77,248 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 75,983 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,670 miles

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

service light on

Pass 22 Aug 2008 63,263 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,868 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyres have surface cuts and cracks on outer sidewalls

exh back box corroded at rear connection

Pass 22 May 2006 38,181 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 VBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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