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FD02 CYT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,068 mi
Last recorded86,068 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 CYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 86,068 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

handbrake travel high cable deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2013 86,068 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,156 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 72,160 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 72,160 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,992 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 65,955 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,458 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 55,444 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,498 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 49,411 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 42,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,601 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2006 35,309 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 35,309 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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FD02 CYT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FD02 CYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD02 CYT registered?

FD02 CYT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is FD02 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD02 CYT shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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