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FB02 PYL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,770 mi
Last recorded154,770 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 PYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 154,770 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 154,770 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 154,733 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

power steering pump noisy

Pass 17 Apr 2015 151,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 91,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 86,501 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 82,217 miles

ADVISE EXHUST BAFFALS LOOSE ADVISE EXHAUST MOUNT REPAIRED

Pass 2 Apr 2011 76,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 71,171 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 71,169 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 65,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2008 60,332 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 53,752 miles

nsr tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2006 46,585 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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FB02 PYL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FB02 PYL, 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 FB02 PYL registered?

FB02 PYL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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The MOT history for FB02 PYL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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