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FJ02 YVU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,786 mi
Last recorded98,786 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 YVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,786 miles

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

o/s/r tyre soft

Fail 25 Aug 2015 98,759 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front side lights on when footbrake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lights on instead of side lights (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s/r tyre soft

Pass 13 Aug 2014 94,237 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in osf drop link

Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,976 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slighty worn outer edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 88,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre slighty worn outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,599 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 81,599 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,517 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 75,516 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 70,158 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,093 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 63,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 2 Nov 2007 57,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,553 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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FJ02 YVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FJ02 YVU, 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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FJ02 YVU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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