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FM02 RDU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,393 mi
Last recorded164,393 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 RDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 164,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspect slight twist in n/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2014 159,788 miles

metal brake pipe to o/s rear flexy burder line condition

n/s rear and middle rear seats missing

Fail 5 Feb 2014 159,786 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

metal brake pipe to o/s rear flexy burder line condition

n/s rear and middle rear seats missing

Fail 6 Feb 2013 153,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 153,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 147,265 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 137,163 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 120,081 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 97,879 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 80,833 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 72,342 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 49,556 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 RDU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM02 RDU, 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 FM02 RDU registered?

FM02 RDU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2002.

Is FM02 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 RDU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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