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FM02 VXE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,552 mi
Last recorded175,552 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 VXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 175,552 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 159,576 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 159,576 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 150,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,720 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 94,000 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 87,084 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 87,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 80,695 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 74,911 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 74,911 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 68,041 miles

slight smoke when throttle pressed

Pass 17 May 2012 63,226 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 58,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,586 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 42,256 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 42,256 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 31,301 miles

All four tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2007 29,299 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,091 miles

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

front offside wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

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 VXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

FM02 VXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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