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FX02 XWV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,869 mi
Last recorded128,869 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 XWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 128,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and repairs to outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp partially working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight play in drivers seat base

Fail 14 May 2019 130,202 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake discs heavily corroded pitted scored and worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and repairs to outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp partially working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

slight play in drivers seat base

Pass 16 May 2018 124,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view rear view mirror casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp has bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

repairs to outer sills

Fail 15 May 2018 124,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded holed and blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure lower seat mount bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly perished and split with cords exposed 185/65R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre badly perished and split with a bulg to the inner sidewall 185/65R15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view rear view mirror casing damaged (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp has bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

repairs to outer sills

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm and bald on edges 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm and bald on edges 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 117,326 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre balding on outer edge and badly perished 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

front inner wing plastic liners rubbing on strut spring plates

repairs and underseal to outer sills

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on outer edge and badly perished 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2017 117,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

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

front brake application uneven nearside reading 220 offside 160 (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre balding on outer edge and badly perished 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

front inner wing plastic liners rubbing on strut spring plates

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on outer edge and badly perished 185/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 110,535 miles

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

play in steering rack arm inner joint nearside

rear tyres cracking

repairs to ns and os outer sills

Fail 9 May 2016 110,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" standard blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26" standard blade (8.2.2)

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

play in steering rack arm inner joint nearside

rear tyres cracking

repairs to ns and os outer sills

Pass 9 May 2015 105,539 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2015 105,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2014 97,758 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2013 89,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 2 May 2012 82,987 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear exhaust rattling not fully secure to centre section

Fail 2 May 2012 82,987 miles

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

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

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear exhaust rattling not fully secure to centre section

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,430 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 66,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 57,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 49,395 miles

front wipers starting to smear screen

rear indicator bulbs going white

Pass 11 May 2007 37,914 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 25,727 miles

Off side front tyre wear on inner edge.

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 XWV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XWV, 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 XWV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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