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FV02 KNJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,531 mi
Last recorded76,531 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 KNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,531 miles

Both rear tyres perrished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front discs corroded and worn

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

Rear discs corroded

Rear suspension seems very hard

Fail 6 Oct 2011 76,531 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perrished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front discs corroded and worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear discs corroded

Rear suspension seems very hard

Pass 12 May 2008 75,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 69,621 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 63,618 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternater belt age cracked

front discs worn very thin,advise replacment

Fail 11 May 2006 63,613 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternater belt age cracked

front and rear brake discs worn very thin, advise replacment

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 KNJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNJ, 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 KNJ registered?

FV02 KNJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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