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FV02 OVZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,505 mi
Last recorded154,505 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 OVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 154,505 miles

both outer sills weak

power steering noisey

Fail 27 Nov 2017 154,480 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills weak

power steering noisey

Pass 21 Nov 2016 146,234 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 135,675 miles

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

offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 29 Oct 2014 122,822 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 122,822 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 118,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 109,580 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,960 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,705 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 82,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 71,393 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 61,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f fog light working

Fail 27 Apr 2009 61,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f fog light working

Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,546 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,336 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,254 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on the edges

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 OVZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV02 OVZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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