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FV02 SFE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,356 mi
Last recorded78,356 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 SFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 78,356 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,755 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 66,734 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,243 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,198 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,099 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 22,148 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,138 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 18,138 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 14,584 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 SFE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc 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 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

FV02 SFE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 July 2002.

Is FV02 SFE safe to buy?

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