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FX02 XOB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,764 mi
Last recorded132,764 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 XOB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 132,764 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 114,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 106,980 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded but not in prescribed ared

Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,990 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 102,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,091 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f wiper rubber deterioated

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush deteriorating

slight engine misfire

Fail 28 Sep 2012 95,999 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

n/s/f s/washer not working

n/s/f wiper rubber deterioated

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush deteriorating

slight engine misfire

Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,935 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 77,161 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 63,942 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 49,467 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 49,467 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 43,582 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 36,906 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 31,411 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 XOB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XOB, 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 XOB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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