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FM02 VGX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,166 mi
Last recorded11,166 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 11,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 8 Mar 2019 111,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2018 107,739 miles

BOTH FRONT LINK BARS SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHT PERISHING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT PITTING AND SCORING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT PERISHING

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,884 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 96,541 miles

engine top cover loose and cutting through coolant bleed nipple

front coil springs corroding

front discs corroding badly

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2016 96,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

engine top cover loose and cutting through coolant bleed nipple

front coil springs corroding

front discs corroding badly

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2015 91,236 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 91,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 85,685 miles

front discs rusty on inside edges

Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,192 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,284 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 75,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 69,473 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 63,341 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 63,339 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,853 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 55,827 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,045 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,409 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,650 miles

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

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

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 VGX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

FM02 VGX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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The MOT history for FM02 VGX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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