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FT02 FVC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 FVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,656 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 85,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 71,773 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 71,770 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 61,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,007 miles

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

air bag light

o/s/r lamp unit has slight damage

Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,249 miles

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

airbag light

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,788 miles

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,718 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,319 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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FT02 FVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT02 FVC, 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 FT02 FVC registered?

FT02 FVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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