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FX02 CAO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,203 mi
Last recorded141,203 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 CAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 141,203 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2017 141,203 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view both (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 133,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 126,226 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 126,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 119,905 miles

Both number plates are slightly delaminated.

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 2013 111,444 miles

Both number plate are slightly delaminated.

O/S Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,427 miles

Both number plates are slightly delaminated.

O/S Front wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,860 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 75,307 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 62,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 62,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 51,947 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 40,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,972 miles

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

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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FX02 CAO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX02 CAO, 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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FX02 CAO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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