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FG02 YXH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,690 mi
Last recorded151,690 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2012 151,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake discs slightly worn

exhaust corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 151,690 miles

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

brake discs slightly worn

exhaust corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 149,413 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion offside front coil spring

damage to windscreen

front tyres worn

Pass 28 Oct 2010 145,891 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

damage to windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2010 145,889 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

damage to windscreen

Fail 28 Oct 2009 140,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall tread perishing

offside numberplate light lense missing

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 140,491 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall tread perishing

offside numberplate light lense missing

offside rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 135,867 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 135,817 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 130,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear numberplate light cover missing

Fail 29 Oct 2007 130,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

offside rear numberplate light cover missing

Pass 25 Sep 2006 125,267 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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FG02 YXH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG02 YXH, 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 YXH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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