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FM02 UVE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,387 mi
Last recorded97,387 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 UVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 97,387 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 97,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,056 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 88,475 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,475 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 May 2013 85,800 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 85,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,804 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 81,804 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 76,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 72,993 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 66,771 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,270 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 49,563 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 49,563 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 36,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,592 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,595 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 36,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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FM02 UVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UVE, 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 UVE registered?

FM02 UVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is FM02 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 UVE shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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