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FP02 LYU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,658 mi
Last recorded135,658 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 LYU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 135,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 123,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

cracks in offside rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2018 121,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 112,983 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread bar indicators

slight play in the nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint.. lower ..

spare tyre heavily perished and cracked

Fail 15 May 2017 112,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread bar indicators

slight play in the nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint.. lower ..

spare tyre heavily perished and cracked

Pass 31 May 2016 111,307 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 108,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 103,963 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 98,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 May 2013 98,486 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2012 92,731 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 86,651 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 80,442 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 77,105 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2008 76,879 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 73,954 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 70,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn/wearing on outer edges. (offside down to 2.5mm and nearside dowm to 3mm tread depth)

both rearmost outer sill sections bent up/damaged slightly.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

front brake discs worn/lipped heavily.

gear lever bushes worn slightly.

Pass 9 May 2006 70,065 miles

both front tyres worn/wearing on outer edges. (offside down to 2.5mm and nearside dowm to 3mm tread depth)

both rearmost outer sill sections bent up/damaged slightly.

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

front brake discs worn/lipped heavily.

gear lever bushes worn slightly.

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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FP02 LYU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP02 LYU, 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 FP02 LYU registered?

FP02 LYU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 May 2002.

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