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FV02 VWU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,971 mi
Last recorded95,971 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 VWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 95,971 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 95,930 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 90,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,341 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 80,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 70,048 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Nov 2010 70,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 62,088 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 52,595 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 43,229 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 43,229 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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 VWU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV02 VWU registered?

FV02 VWU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is FV02 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV02 VWU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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