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FH02 WTL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,502 mi
Last recorded179,502 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 WTL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 179,502 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both rear wheel bearings noisey

Fail 2 Jun 2015 178,858 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear wheel bearings noisey.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level very low.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S outer sill corroded and holed.

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

O/S front sidelight dim.

O/S outer sill corroded and holed.

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

N/S front tyre excessively worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 May 2014 170,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure low offside front

Pass 9 May 2013 170,151 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 2 May 2012 166,838 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 166,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 159,585 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm and worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2010 153,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 153,087 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 146,974 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 146,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 139,429 miles

spare tyre flat

would advise handbrake be adjusted

Pass 8 May 2007 132,846 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 132,845 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 128,285 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 WTL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

FH02 WTL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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