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FV02 KNM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

120,888 mi
Last recorded120,888 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 KNM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 120,888 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 120,888 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 116,760 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 116,759 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 111,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 111,873 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Headlamp aim too high both aims (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired new lamp fitted (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2015 105,026 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 105,024 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 97,124 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 97,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 14 May 2012 82,530 miles

Advise n/s front outer sill panel corroded

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

Fail 14 May 2012 82,530 miles

Advise n/s front outer sill panel corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,644 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 74,643 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,996 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 69,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2009 61,970 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,970 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,568 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,911 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,975 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 KNM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KNM, 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 KNM registered?

FV02 KNM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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