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FM02 XVE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,498 mi
Last recorded140,498 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 XVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 140,498 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 136,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 132,932 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 132,932 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 129,331 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 129,331 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 126,647 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 122,305 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 122,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 117,031 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 111,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,235 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 105,235 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,848 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 87,293 miles

N/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 82,123 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,123 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,480 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 70,143 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 62,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,848 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 48,839 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 39,215 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 XVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

FM02 XVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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