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FV02 GKY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

161,287 mi
Last recorded161,287 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 GKY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2015 161,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 161,287 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 151,271 miles

windscreen cracked along lower edge

Fail 19 May 2014 151,271 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Outer 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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen cracked along lower edge

Pass 13 May 2013 139,299 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 139,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 126,364 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 111,965 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 3 May 2011 111,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 May 2010 96,071 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 96,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 83,606 miles

repair to catalyst starting to blow

Fail 15 May 2009 83,606 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

repair to catalyst starting to blow

Pass 12 Dec 2007 62,502 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,118 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 54,529 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 GKY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV02 GKY, 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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FV02 GKY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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