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FL02 NYT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,999 mi
Last recorded164,999 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 NYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 164,999 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2013 164,949 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 156,305 miles

deterioration to number plates.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 156,305 miles

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

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

deterioration to number plates.

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 149,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2011 148,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 142,096 miles

deterioration to number plates.

deterioration to parking brake cables.

front and rear brake pads/discs appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

front lower arms,bushes deteriorated.

lower engine steady bar bush deteriorated.

travel on parking brake lever.

Fail 24 Jun 2010 142,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

deterioration to number plates.

deterioration to parking brake cables.

front and rear brake pads/discs appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

front lower arms,bushes deteriorated.

lower engine steady bar bush deteriorated.

travel on parking brake lever.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 136,251 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 136,251 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 130,266 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

rear brake pads appear worn, advise wheel removal for further inspection.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 130,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall.

deterioration to front lower arm bushes.

rear brake pads appear worn, advise wheel removal for further inspection.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 125,170 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 125,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to exhaust.

cracking to offside rear tyre.

damage to offside rear seat belt.

deterioration to number plates.

deterioration to outer handbrake cables.

front lower arms,bushes starting to split.

rear pads appear worn,advise wheel removal for further inspection.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 119,946 miles

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

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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FL02 NYT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FL02 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

FL02 NYT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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