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FM02 BFA

2002 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,908 mi
Last recorded106,908 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 BFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,908 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 106,908 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 99,509 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 99,509 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2012 93,516 miles

N/S Wing mirror taped up.

Rear numberplate lamps have the lenses missing but lamps still work accordingly and no white light emitted to the rear.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 87,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front brake discs showing corrosion

front number plate water damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2011 87,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both front brake discs showing corrosion

front number plate water damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2010 80,469 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 80,469 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2009 75,524 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 75,524 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 67,004 miles

nsf tyre has small cut in sidewall

Fail 30 Jan 2007 61,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,261 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2005 42,964 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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FM02 BFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM02 BFA, 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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FM02 BFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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