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FM02 UVT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,101 mi
Last recorded178,101 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 UVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 178,101 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 178,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 164,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 150,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear wheel slight bind

Pass 17 Jun 2013 142,435 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 131,081 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 131,081 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 131,056 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Jun 2011 119,499 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 110,081 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 109,974 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Jul 2009 98,007 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,598 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,267 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 75,267 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 65,338 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 UVT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UVT, 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 UVT registered?

FM02 UVT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is FM02 UVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 UVT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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