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FL02 CHV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,783 mi
Last recorded70,783 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 CHV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,783 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,038 miles

ehaust middle and back very rusty in parts

Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ehaust middle and back very rusty in parts

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to rear suspension components

o/s/r lamp loose

unable to see PAS fluid level

Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,486 miles

1 high level brake light bulb inop

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front springs

corrosion to front suspension

engine cover insecure

front brake discs appear worn

n/s wiper smearing

wheel trims fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2011 56,486 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

1 high level brake light bulb inop

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front springs

corrosion to front suspension

engine cover insecure

front brake discs appear worn

n/s wiper smearing

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,165 miles

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

bush damaged on n/s/r shocker

corrosion to exhaust

cracking to n/s/r tyre sidewall

engine cover insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,165 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

bush damaged on n/s/r shocker

corrosion to exhaust

cracking to n/s/r tyre sidewall

engine cover insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,942 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished nail in tyre 3mm n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge (bald)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 46,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished nail in tyre 3mm n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge (bald)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 43,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,226 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 37,895 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 37,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 32,277 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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FL02 CHV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL02 CHV, 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 FL02 CHV registered?

FL02 CHV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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