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FX02 XWU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,930 mi
Last recorded126,930 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 XWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 126,930 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 126,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front wheel bearings noisy

Pass 21 Jun 2012 121,200 miles

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

hand brake travel very close to no reserve

offside front headlight aim poor

rear exhaust box slack

Fail 20 Jun 2012 121,198 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

noise from offside front headlight motor

offside front headlight aim poor

rear exhaust box slack

Pass 24 Jun 2011 116,052 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 16 May 2010 111,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake lever near full travel

Fail 14 May 2010 111,620 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake lever near full travel

Pass 8 Jun 2009 110,827 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 110,808 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 108,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 97,571 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 97,450 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 77,957 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 77,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Unable to carry out emissions test due to defective exhaust system.

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 XWU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

FX02 XWU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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