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FV02 WSU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,257 mi
Last recorded66,257 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 WSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 66,257 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,790 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 62,758 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,318 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,390 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 56,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 53,412 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,782 miles

osr indicator pale (BORDERLINE PASS!).

Fail 16 Nov 2009 48,750 miles

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

osr indicator pale (BORDERLINE PASS!).

Pass 22 Nov 2008 42,198 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,807 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 35,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 33,457 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,191 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 29,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WSU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

FV02 WSU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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