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FV02 CXP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,777 mi
Last recorded124,777 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 CXP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 124,777 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 124,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 122,297 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 122,297 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 120,384 miles

drivers seat mechanism worn but not significantly

Fail 2 Nov 2017 120,384 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

drivers seat mechanism worn but not significantly

Pass 2 Nov 2016 118,259 miles

drivers seat height adjuster worn

Fail 2 Nov 2016 118,258 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

drivers seat height adjuster worn

Pass 23 Oct 2015 116,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drivers seat insecure slightly.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 116,703 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front drivers seat insecure slightly.

Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,069 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 115,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 113,590 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 27 Oct 2012 110,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,002 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 88,943 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,352 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,584 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW !!

Fail 7 Nov 2008 56,584 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW !!

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s mirror has had repairs carried out on it but it is secure and in working order at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2006 17,453 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 16,412 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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FV02 CXP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FV02 CXP, 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 FV02 CXP registered?

FV02 CXP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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