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DE02 FVP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 FVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017
Fail 10 Oct 2017

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 133,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades split

Fail 17 Oct 2016 133,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 20 Oct 2015 113,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 113,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 104,187 miles

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Oct 2014 104,060 miles

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

offside front outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 100,169 miles

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

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,812 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,180 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 92,158 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2010 89,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 70,030 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 58,957 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,243 miles

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

rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2006 43,203 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2005 30,700 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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DE02 FVP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DE02 FVP, 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 DE02 FVP registered?

DE02 FVP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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