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FH02 VFM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,005 mi
Last recorded115,005 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 VFM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 115,005 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 115,004 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 109,459 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 109,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,116 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 96,359 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 May 2016 96,262 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted and is not secure

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

Rear exhaust rear section heavily corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 81,651 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil sump leak

Fail 7 Jun 2014 66,679 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 66,679 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 58,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front registration plate has a small crack

nearside rear tyre is deterioated

Fail 14 May 2013 58,486 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front registration plate has a small crack

nearside rear tyre is deterioated

Pass 30 May 2012 51,593 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 44,490 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,521 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,886 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,340 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 VFM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

FH02 VFM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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