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FT02 FWW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,960 mi
Last recorded170,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 170,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit + n/s rear worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 170,960 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit + n/s rear worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 155,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 155,820 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 49% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 141,433 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 141,423 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 132,186 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 132,186 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill 2 places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill 2 places (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 124,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 119,259 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 119,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 113,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 108,374 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 108,374 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 102,691 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 102,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 95,417 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 95,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 87,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 80,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

outer sill flandges damaged at rear

plastic under engine bay covers fitted slight scoring front brake disc offside front tyre wearing close nearside front tyre wearing close slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 19 Nov 2008 80,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

plastic under engine bay covers fitted slight scoring front brake disc offside front tyre wearing close nearside front tyre wearing close slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 19 Nov 2007 73,028 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 65,175 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 54,256 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 FWW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FWW, 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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FT02 FWW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2002.

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