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EX02 FUY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

114,376 mi
Last recorded114,376 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 FUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 114,376 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

general under body and suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2025 114,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens cracked

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body and suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2024 112,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2024 112,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens damaged

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general under body and suspension corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2023 111,568 miles

general under body and suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2022 110,487 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2022 110,487 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2021 107,683 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2021 107,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general suspension corrosion

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2020 106,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody and suspension corrossion

Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,313 miles

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 105,313 miles

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 163,364 miles

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nsr door sticks

Fail 1 Oct 2018 163,364 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Corrosion to exhaust & some suspension components

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nsr door sticks

Pass 19 Oct 2017 101,701 miles

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

Corrosion to some suspension components

Osf fog light lens smashed

Fail 19 Oct 2017 101,701 miles

1 x centre stop light bulb inop

Corrosion to some suspension components

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

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

Osf fog light lens smashed

Pass 4 Oct 2016 100,277 miles

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 100,270 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall has cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,696 miles

child seat fitted to rear

corrosion to undercarriage & components

damage to bodywork

nsr tyre worn on edges

osf tyre sidewall perished

Pass 7 Oct 2014 98,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork

osf tyre perished

Fail 3 Oct 2014 98,486 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

damage to bodywork

osf tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 97,006 miles

2 x centre stop lght bulbs inop

corrosion to some suspension components

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 97,006 miles

front brake discs corroded

2 x centre stop lght bulbs inop

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

corrosion to some suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 91,300 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 91,262 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front brake discs corroded on surfaces

indicator and wiper stalks loose on column

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 86,690 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 82,634 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 78,119 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,370 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,070 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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EX02 FUY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 EX02 FUY, 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 EX02 FUY registered?

EX02 FUY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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