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FV02 GMU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,159 mi
Last recorded109,159 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 GMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 109,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 88,854 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,747 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,284 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 69,930 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT DISCS.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT FRONT PADS.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,930 miles

CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT DISCS.

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT FRONT PADS.

Pass 29 May 2009 61,281 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 61,280 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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 56,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 56,295 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,323 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2007 47,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front pads appear low

Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,781 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 GMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV02 GMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV02 GMU registered?

FV02 GMU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 June 2002.

Is FV02 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 GMU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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