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FM02 VEV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,357 mi
Last recorded85,357 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VEV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,357 miles

Corrosion to both front outer sills

Damage to nearside outer sill

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Rear back box in poor condtition

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 77,769 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition and starting to blow

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/side rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 Apr 2014 77,769 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition and starting to blow

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/side rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,504 miles

front brake pads low

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2013 70,487 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads low

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2012 64,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 15 Mar 2011 55,762 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

rear tyres starting to perished

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,216 miles

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

Reverse lights not working

Spare tyre flat/damaged?

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 43,397 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 36,611 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 24,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,460 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 VEV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

FM02 VEV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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The MOT history for FM02 VEV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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