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FN02 CBX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,256 mi
Last recorded142,256 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 CBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 142,256 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 134,378 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 134,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 125,838 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 125,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 117,753 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 117,751 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 108,964 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,173 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 100,173 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 88,068 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside front seats runners slightly worn

offside handbrake cable outer cover broken

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,476 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 80,476 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 69,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2009 69,414 miles

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 43,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight scoring on inside face rear brake discs.

Fail 6 Mar 2006 34,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 34,422 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 CBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 CBX, 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 CBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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