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FM02 VGR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

222,910 mi
Last recorded222,910 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VGR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 222,910 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 222,910 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 204,342 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 204,342 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 189,692 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 174,199 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 160,760 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 142,676 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 142,676 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 127,116 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 111,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,329 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,509 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 79,509 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,963 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 45,734 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 32,142 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 32,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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 VGR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

FM02 VGR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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