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FB02 PYZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,344 mi
Last recorded116,344 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 PYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,344 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

surface cracks on outter sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 109,772 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 109,772 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 103,500 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 103,500 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 90,717 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,717 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 84,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 84,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 78,955 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 78,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,969 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 51,656 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 PYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PYZ, 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 PYZ registered?

FB02 PYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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