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FL02 KNB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,959 mi
Last recorded128,959 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 KNB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 128,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 128,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 124,168 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Fail 13 Jan 2012 124,168 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT SLIGHT WEEP OF GREASE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 2 Feb 2011 119,620 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 119,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 113,653 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT

Pass 27 Jan 2010 113,653 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT

Pass 30 Jan 2009 107,767 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 90,526 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 69,327 miles

both front shock obsorbers leaking slightly

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,589 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 55,343 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 KNB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KNB, 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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FL02 KNB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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