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FT02 EFW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,492 mi
Last recorded89,492 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 EFW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,492 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 89,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 87,832 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 87,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,150 miles

Nearside Rear sill section slight corrosion

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 86,150 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken + top mounting and bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill section slight corrosion

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,704 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 83,704 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,631 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 May 2019 81,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 77,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking and worn inner edge

Fail 29 May 2018 77,639 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking and worn inner edge

Pass 26 May 2017 69,409 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 62,779 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 62,779 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 58,064 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 May 2015 58,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 May 2014 55,640 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 30 May 2013 53,579 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 53,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,338 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 May 2012 51,338 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,526 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,775 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 30,535 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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FT02 EFW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FT02 EFW, 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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What year was FT02 EFW registered?

FT02 EFW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 August 2002.

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