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FX02 CAU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

117,731 mi
Last recorded117,731 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 CAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2015 117,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 117,731 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 105,476 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 105,460 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,671 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 91,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,192 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 82,192 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,981 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 72,981 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 67,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 67,088 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,849 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2008 53,344 miles

chunk out of side wall o/s.r

n/s/r torsion bar bush squashed

Fail 29 May 2008 53,344 miles

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

chunk out of side wall o/s.r

n/s/r torsion bar bush squashed

Pass 30 May 2007 45,289 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 45,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 38,100 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 38,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

bottom stabiliser mountint faulty

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 CAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 FX02 CAU, 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 FX02 CAU registered?

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

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