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FN02 CAO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,927 mi
Last recorded123,927 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 CAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 123,927 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 99,392 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 99,392 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 80,738 miles

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

rear no. plate beginning to delaminate

Fail 20 Apr 2010 80,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

rear no. plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 30 Mar 2009 68,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 68,673 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 56,683 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,668 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 38,610 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 38,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FN02 CAO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FN02 CAO, 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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FN02 CAO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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