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FM02 BHO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,592 mi
Last recorded117,592 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 BHO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 117,592 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 117,592 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 108,430 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

b/discs rusty front

Fail 30 Apr 2012 108,430 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

b/discs rusty front

Pass 29 Nov 2011 108,052 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

drivers seat belt fluffing

Fail 25 Nov 2011 108,017 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

drivers seat belt fluffing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 99,158 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 89,464 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 89,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 84,934 miles

heat shield on exhaust insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2009 84,844 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

heat shield on exhaust insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2008 77,319 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 77,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 74,979 miles

o/s rear tyre just legal

Pass 30 Oct 2006 64,437 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 BHO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BHO, 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 BHO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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