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FV02 KNE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,576 mi
Last recorded145,576 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 145,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear body is damaged but no sharp edges exposed

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear body is damaged but no sharp edges exposed

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

both sills corroded front to rear but covered by under seal

exhaust clamps corroded

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2017 145,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear body is damaged but no sharp edges exposed

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear body is damaged but no sharp edges exposed

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

both sills corroded front to rear but covered by under seal

exhaust clamps corroded

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 139,859 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 139,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 135,347 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 130,729 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Oct 2013 130,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2012 126,588 miles

n/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall

o/s/f a/r/b drop link has play

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished

Fail 20 Oct 2012 126,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall

o/s/f a/r/b drop link has play

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/r tyre inner and outer sidewalls perished

Pass 1 Nov 2011 122,108 miles

both front a.r.b links have slight play

exh centre section corroded and slightly blowing

n/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 1 Nov 2011 122,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front a.r.b links have slight play

exh centre section corroded and slightly blowing

n/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2010 118,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2010 118,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Nov 2009 112,837 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 112,837 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 105,517 miles

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

osf tyre has a cut in it but not exposing the chords

Pass 9 Nov 2007 98,189 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 98,088 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 91,274 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 77,519 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 77,475 miles

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

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 KNE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KNE, 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 KNE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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