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FV02 GPY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,671 mi
Last recorded138,671 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 GPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 138,671 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 138,655 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 135,580 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2018 135,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 128,535 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 128,533 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear & front to rear pies corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 121,225 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 115,431 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,568 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,510 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 98,327 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,632 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)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 93,620 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 88,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 83,376 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 78,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 69,842 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 61,762 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 GPY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GPY, 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 GPY registered?

FV02 GPY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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