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FM02 VHE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,918 mi
Last recorded72,918 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 72,918 miles

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

sills soft

Fail 28 Apr 2018 72,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

sills soft

Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,076 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 50,076 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,166 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing stiff (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 46,166 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing stiff (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,357 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 40,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,192 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 35,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside 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 Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

osf tyre tread face damaged where spring has rubbed

Pass 15 May 2012 28,515 miles

n/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 20 May 2011 26,501 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2011 26,419 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bottom bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2010 23,820 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 23,820 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 20,921 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 20,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 18,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 14,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 9,451 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 VHE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

FM02 VHE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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