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FN02 EBL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,330 mi
Last recorded136,330 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 EBL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 136,330 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 136,330 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 109,011 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 3 Sep 2010 109,007 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,776 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 82,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 66,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s parking brake clicking when released.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 66,604 miles

o/s parking brake clicking when released.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 56,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in o/s/f roadwheel

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,748 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 46,425 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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 EBL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EBL, 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 EBL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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