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FE02 VLY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,915 mi
Last recorded135,915 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 VLY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 135,915 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 135,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 129,240 miles

exhaust rattle / wipers

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,685 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 122,685 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 116,094 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 116,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 1 Mar 2014 108,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

minor coolant leak

nearside rear tyre slightly fractured

Pass 1 Mar 2014 108,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor coolant leak

nearside rear tyre slightly fractured

Pass 9 Mar 2013 99,099 miles

front suspension bushes getting weak oxygen sensor wires starting to break

Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,624 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 86,524 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 86,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 77,503 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 67,018 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 58,756 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 58,756 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate stained

Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,768 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

f/brake imbalance 18%

rear no plate becoming stained

Pass 10 Feb 2006 33,891 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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FE02 VLY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FE02 VLY, 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 FE02 VLY registered?

FE02 VLY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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