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FH02 VDR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,611 mi
Last recorded174,611 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 174,611 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 174,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 165,482 miles

Front kat pipe part broke away

Fail 8 Dec 2016 165,482 miles

Front kat pipe part broke away

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 157,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

rear pads low

Fail 14 Dec 2015 157,434 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported to rear insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

rear pads low

Pass 15 Dec 2014 147,713 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 142,543 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 142,536 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 135,574 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 125,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 125,681 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 110,594 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 107,600 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 104,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 101,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 97,840 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 70,258 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

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 VDR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VDR, 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 VDR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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