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FX02 XZO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,721 mi
Last recorded100,721 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,721 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 100,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded to middle outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 93,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres Uneven Wear

Fail 19 Aug 2014 93,285 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres Uneven Wear

Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,759 miles

All brake pipes covered with Black wax oil Type underseal

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 85,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All brake pipes covered with Black wax oil Type underseal

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 77,272 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 77,270 miles

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

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 23 Aug 2011 68,090 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 58,550 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 58,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,975 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 35,262 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 30,736 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 XZO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZO, 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 XZO registered?

FX02 XZO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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