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FM02 PZV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,785 mi
Last recorded106,785 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 PZV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 106,785 miles

Both front antiroll links slightly worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Heavy corrosion to both front sills just outside the pescribed area for both front seat mountings and requires repair

Pass 14 Apr 2011 105,151 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 105,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,380 miles

cannot see steering rack gaiters fully due to undercover

nearside front & offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

nearside front wing mirror not fully secure

seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Fail 7 Apr 2010 100,380 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

cannot see steering rack gaiters fully due to undercover

nearside front & offside rear tyre sidewall perishing

nearside front wing mirror not fully secure

seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Fail 6 Apr 2009 95,547 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 95,547 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 90,104 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 90,104 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 83,255 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 83,255 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 77,266 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 77,227 miles

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

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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FM02 PZV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FM02 PZV, 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 FM02 PZV registered?

FM02 PZV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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