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FN02 CDY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

112,243 mi
Last recorded112,243 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 CDY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 112,243 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to broken rear exhaust section (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. nearside front tyre aspect ratio different to other three tyres (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber excessively corroded at lower coil spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 111,553 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 110,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 109,812 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 108,018 miles

slight under body corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2021 108,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 106,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 106,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 105,384 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 103,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 102,207 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 100,173 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wipers split

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 5 Jun 2015 100,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front wipers split

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 7 Jun 2014 88,475 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 88,473 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 88,334 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 83,151 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 83,151 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 77,539 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 77,537 miles

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

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 73,311 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,804 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,089 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 62,080 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,482 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

UNABLE TO CHECK NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT DUE TO FITMENT OF CHILD SEAT.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 56,482 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

UNABLE TO CHECK NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT DUE TO FITMENT OF CHILD SEAT.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 51,184 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 51,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil level is low

Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,697 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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FN02 CDY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 FN02 CDY, 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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FN02 CDY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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