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EX02 FVZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,502 mi
Last recorded106,502 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 FVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 106,502 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2018 102,737 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak sump cracked ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 102,737 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak sump cracked ()

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 99,068 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2017 99,068 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 94,396 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 94,396 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,264 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres bauld on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,285 miles

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

front link arm rattling

Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,285 miles

front link arm rattling

Pass 26 Jan 2013 77,681 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 71,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking from age

Pass 4 Feb 2012 71,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking from age

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2011 64,965 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,669 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,007 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 52,527 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT EXAUST LEAK AT FIRST JOINT.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,527 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE.

SLIGHT EXAUST LEAK AT FIRST JOINT.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,707 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 19 Jan 2006 30,756 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 FVZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol 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 EX02 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

EX02 FVZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for EX02 FVZ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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