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FX02 CBO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

116,657 mi
Last recorded116,657 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 CBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 116,657 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 16 Oct 2019 115,518 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 20% brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower shocker lower covers missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 10 Oct 2019 115,517 miles

Emissions not tested temperature gauge was reading cold but engine extremely hot with water pipes excessively pressurised (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 113,210 miles

Centre exhaust rattle but emissions ok

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 110,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link has play in ball joint

Fail 1 Nov 2017 110,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti roll bar drop link has play in ball joint

Pass 17 Nov 2016 106,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti roll drop link

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 106,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti roll drop link

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 102,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Spare tyre bald

Fail 28 Sep 2015 102,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Spare tyre bald

Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,220 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

Fail 1 Oct 2014 97,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on walls

Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,783 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 91,782 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside sill

Fail 28 Nov 2012 89,743 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

blow at exhaust manifold area and at rear joint

Pass 28 Nov 2012 89,743 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

blow at exhaust manifold area and at rear joint

Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,771 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 86,759 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 84,402 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,427 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 75,872 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 75,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 66,046 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 66,036 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 55,164 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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FX02 CBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CBO, 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 CBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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