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FM02 ZFS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,997 mi
Last recorded75,997 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 75,997 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody covered in underseal

general underbody has corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2019 75,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all under body corroded not holed

Fail 25 Jul 2019 75,885 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all under body corroded not holed

Pass 28 Jul 2018 75,719 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,478 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,232 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 74,906 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 74,906 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,238 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 73,436 miles

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

slight noise from n/s/r bearing

Fail 26 Jul 2013 73,433 miles

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

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

slight noise from n/s/r bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2012 72,044 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,685 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,068 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,520 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,699 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,077 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 ZFS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZFS, 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 ZFS registered?

FM02 ZFS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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