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FV02 KNS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,663 mi
Last recorded103,663 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 KNS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2014 103,663 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2013 101,940 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 101,940 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,697 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 95,697 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 86,675 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,123 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 77,057 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 66,401 miles

center exhaust blowing slightley front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,333 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,597 miles

Exhaust holed - back end of mid section.

Front brake balance on limits

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,137 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 KNS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KNS, 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 KNS registered?

FV02 KNS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 June 2002.

Is FV02 KNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 KNS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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