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FH02 VCA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,180 mi
Last recorded191,180 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 VCA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 191,180 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 183,131 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front tyres worn edges

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

Fail 12 May 2014 183,131 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front tyres worn edges

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

Pass 23 May 2013 166,030 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Fail 16 May 2012 144,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust corroded centre/rear

Pass 16 May 2012 144,567 miles

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

exhaust corroded centre/rear

Pass 18 May 2011 123,026 miles

rubber fuel pipe under bonnet has been rubbing and is slightly chafed

Fail 18 May 2011 123,026 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rubber fuel pipe under bonnet has been rubbing and is slightly chafed

Pass 24 May 2010 102,855 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 79,586 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to rear exhaust pipe.

Pass 16 May 2008 67,693 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 67,693 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 56,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 43,147 miles

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

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 VCA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VCA, 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 VCA registered?

FH02 VCA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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