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FM02 UWJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,865 mi
Last recorded125,865 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 UWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 125,865 miles

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2012 125,865 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2011 109,111 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 94,112 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 94,112 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 72,997 miles

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 72,868 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 55,346 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 55,300 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,147 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 35,048 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 35,048 miles

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

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

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

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 UWJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 UWJ, 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 UWJ registered?

FM02 UWJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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