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FV02 KUY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,548 mi
Last recorded68,548 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 KUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 66,701 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 64,796 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 64,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 61,822 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 61,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 61,773 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule bothside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 60,594 miles

Both sides rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 56,288 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,191 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 51,891 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 49,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 20 May 2013 49,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,511 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 44,240 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,240 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,568 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 40,525 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 36,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,675 miles

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

front brakes disc corrison on inner face

Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,419 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,060 miles

stone chip in screen centre

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 KUY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KUY, 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 KUY registered?

FV02 KUY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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