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FG02 YXF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,051 mi
Last recorded136,051 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 YXF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 136,051 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges and nail in tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2016 136,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges and nail in tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2015 123,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake pads VERY LOW.

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage.

offside rear tyre tread low.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 123,877 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake pads low.

offside front tyre sidewall slight damage.

offside rear tyre tread low.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 111,734 miles

wing repeaters faded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 111,734 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

wing repeaters faded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,116 miles

engine covers insecure

front tyres wearing low

wing repeaters faded

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 5 Apr 2013 100,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers insecure

front tyres wearing low

wing repeaters faded

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 5 Apr 2012 92,227 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,227 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 81,650 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,292 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,330 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 51,577 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,042 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 35,198 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 35,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FG02 YXF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FG02 YXF, 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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FG02 YXF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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