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EF02 FYZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,119 mi
Last recorded111,119 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 FYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 111,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 107,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs poor condition on inner faces

Fail 14 Jul 2016 107,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs poor condition on inner faces

Pass 3 Aug 2015 103,505 miles

nearside door mirror poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 91,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 86,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f tyre wear to inner and outer edge

o/s/r disc in poor condition in board side

Fail 10 Aug 2012 86,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wear to inner and outer edge

o/s/r disc in poor condition in board side

Fail 28 Jul 2011 81,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 81,004 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 74,309 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 74,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,532 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 59,736 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,414 miles

see original advisory sheet

Fail 12 Jul 2007 50,414 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 32,825 miles

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

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 FYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FYZ, 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 FYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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