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FV02 WHP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 WHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

all brake pipes covered in grease

wiperblades split

Fail 24 Aug 2017 111,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

child seat fitted

filler in o/s/f outer sill

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,660 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 98,684 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,707 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 94,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 91,008 miles

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

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

Nearside front outer CV joint gaiter clip broken

Pass 23 Aug 2012 87,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,149 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 83,140 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,701 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,640 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 58,856 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

service lamp on

slight play in nearside driveshaft

Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise from offside rear wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,434 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 35,949 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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FV02 WHP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FV02 WHP, 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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FV02 WHP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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