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FH02 VDE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,621 mi
Last recorded205,621 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 205,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 197,667 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in three places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer is partially blocked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 197,666 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in three places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer is partially blocked

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 189,097 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 189,090 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 181,751 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 170,863 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 152,420 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2011 149,048 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 138,233 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 125,989 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 111,748 miles

chips in screen within limits

Pass 2 Jun 2007 101,911 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 99,485 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 VDE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VDE, 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 VDE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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