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FX02 UEU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

166,077 mi
Last recorded166,077 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 UEU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 166,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake/handbrake showing signs of binding

Fail 6 Feb 2018 165,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake/handbrake showing signs of binding

Pass 6 Mar 2017 152,087 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 152,011 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,814 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 121,088 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 120,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 105,253 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,199 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 90,199 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 74,662 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 74,476 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,640 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,031 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 40,030 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,211 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs are rusty

service overdue

Fail 9 Mar 2009 26,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs are rusty

service overdue

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,539 miles

slight bulge on outer wall of offside front tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2008 25,508 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bulge on outer wall of offside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,929 miles

Oil leak

exhaust centre pipe to rear silencer joint clamp loose

Pass 2 Mar 2006 19,223 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 19,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 UEU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

FX02 UEU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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