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FV02 OVR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,976 mi
Last recorded157,976 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 OVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 157,976 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play Both tie rods (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,694 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 114,023 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 114,023 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 109,177 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 109,147 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 101,511 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 101,511 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 97,031 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 97,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 88,068 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 88,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,201 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 67,310 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 55,353 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 42,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,362 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,103 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 OVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

FV02 OVR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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