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FV02 LWZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Gold Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,391 mi
Last recorded124,391 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 LWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 124,391 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 111,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside door mirrors taped on

nearside door mirror casing damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2012 111,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside door mirrors taped on

nearside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2011 102,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 98,890 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 85,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 85,353 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 72,291 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 57,947 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 41,581 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 LWZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Gold with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

FV02 LWZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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