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FM02 UWG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

255,967 mi
Last recorded255,967 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 255,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 235,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 217,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 199,329 miles

nearside inner cv gaitor split

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 11 Jul 2011 198,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to split

nearside inner cv gaitor split

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 9 Jul 2010 181,163 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front strut top bearing stiff

Pass 4 Feb 2009 127,831 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 92,092 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 92,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 81,365 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 52,362 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 52,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 149,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 149,812 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 UWG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

FM02 UWG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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