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EF02 FYS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,179 mi
Last recorded62,179 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 FYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2021 62,179 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 62,176 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 62,175 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,508 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 60,506 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 58,912 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

Fail 3 Jan 2015 58,912 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play in ball joint

Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,618 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2014 57,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

n/s/r tyre low tread

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Dec 2012 55,728 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 55,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,173 miles

engine mounting loose/damaged

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2011 54,173 miles

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

engine mounting loose/damaged

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2010 51,032 miles

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

o/s/f mirror is held up by tape

Fail 10 Nov 2010 51,032 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f mirror is held up by tape

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,087 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 46,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

(1)rear wiper split. (2) slight blow from rear exhaust pipe at joint.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,317 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 42,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,386 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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EF02 FYS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EF02 FYS, 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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EF02 FYS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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