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FP02 MFA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,975 mi
Last recorded121,975 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 MFA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 121,975 miles

Gearbox Oil leak

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,171 miles

exhaust blow

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2014 113,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front outter sills corroded

exhaust blow

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 103,860 miles

Exhaust leaking at flexible joint

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

Screen chipped

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sill panels very corroded

n/s/f windscreen washer not working

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres 2mm

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres 1.6mm on edges

o/s/f seatbelt worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 93,674 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs worn

Screen chipped

Pass 4 Feb 2011 83,926 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 75,785 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 26 Feb 2009 68,854 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Small chip on windscreen

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm and worn on edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2009 68,854 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Small chip on windscreen

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm and worn on edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,289 miles

Small chip on windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2008 60,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Small chip on windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2007 50,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen chipped

Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,600 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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FP02 MFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FP02 MFA, 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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FP02 MFA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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