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FN02 CFY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,781 mi
Last recorded158,781 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 CFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 158,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 145,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 145,266 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 139,551 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 136,411 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also damage (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 136,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed within cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also damage (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 133,179 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,251 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease escaping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperable.

Fail 24 Aug 2020 131,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease escaping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperable.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 126,250 miles

engine noisy

Fail 6 Aug 2019 126,207 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

engine noisy

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,084 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with uneven pitting around inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front - 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 117,079 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn, with uneven pitting around inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front - 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,149 miles

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

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Fail 29 Aug 2017 108,149 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade split.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,249 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and weeping (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

general underside corrosion to all underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 104,775 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2015 104,774 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat front pipe split open (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

O/s/r tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Aug 2014 101,740 miles

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

slight exhaust leak

the o/s/f suspension leg is corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2014 101,740 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight exhaust leak

the o/s/f suspension leg is corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 95,518 miles

exhaust deteriorated

the n/s/r tyre is worn

Fail 12 Aug 2013 95,483 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

the n/s/r tyre is worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 87,699 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing

Brake pipes corroding

Front susp arm lower ball joints slight play

engine/ancillary noise

n/s cv gaiter twisted

Fail 22 Aug 2012 87,699 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Front susp arm lower ball joints slight play

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

engine/ancillary noise

n/s cv gaiter twisted

n/s/r tyre wearing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,561 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 81,561 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

undertray hanging down and loose

Pass 24 Aug 2010 76,980 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Rear tyres very low

Wipers poor

Fail 24 Aug 2010 76,980 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipes corroding

Front discs corroded and pads low

Rear tyres very low

Wipers poor

Pass 12 Aug 2009 69,820 miles

nail in nsr tyre

rear box in poor condition and slight blow

Pass 23 Sep 2008 64,496 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

covers fitted under car

Fail 16 Sep 2008 63,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch peddle rubber worn

covers fitted under car

o/s/r tyre 3 mm

Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,221 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 48,564 miles

Age cracking occuring on all tyres.

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Front brake pads wearing low.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pedal rubber missing from brake pedal.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,564 miles

Age cracking occuring on all tyres.

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

Front brake pads wearing low.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pedal rubber missing from brake pedal.

Pass 7 Jul 2005 39,588 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls(not showing cords)

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 CFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 FN02 CFY, 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 CFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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