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FV02 NVZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

168,484 mi
Last recorded168,484 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 NVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 168,484 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 168,295 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 155,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

play in inner rack joints

Fail 21 Aug 2015 155,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

play in inner rack joints

Pass 23 Aug 2014 144,621 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

n/s/f fog lamp inop

n/s/r tyre nailed in tread

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/r indicator slightly white

side repeaters slightly white

Fail 23 Aug 2014

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

n/s/f fog lamp inop

n/s/r tyre nailed in tread

o/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/r indicator slightly white

side repeaters slightly white

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 22 Aug 2013 134,270 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 133,971 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 126,590 miles

both front outer sills corroded metal very soft but not holed

n/s/f coil spring broken in recess unable to see break

Fail 18 Aug 2012 126,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 115,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 115,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 94,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,772 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 79,758 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 54,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,736 miles

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

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

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 NVZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NVZ, 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 NVZ registered?

FV02 NVZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 June 2002.

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