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FN02 CBO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

146,225 mi
Last recorded146,225 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 CBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 146,225 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,210 miles

under body all over corrode rear subframe

Fail 20 Jan 2025 144,206 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corrode both of them (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake clapper corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake clapper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

under body all over corrode rear subframe

Pass 23 Jan 2024 141,441 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 138,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 138,784 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 136,181 miles

Engine top and under covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 136,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 133,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 131,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 127,796 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working!!!

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 127,785 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working!!!

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 125,327 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 123,435 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 123,430 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 118,499 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 118,489 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 110,978 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 106,520 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 106,488 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 100,939 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 100,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 94,589 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 87,334 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 87,334 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,537 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 74,769 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 74,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,025 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,050 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,313 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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FN02 CBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 CBO, 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 CBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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