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FV51 KYF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,246 mi
Last recorded133,246 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV51 KYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 133,246 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 133,235 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 129,398 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 125,516 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 125,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2012 121,602 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 116,644 miles

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

Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Steering lock to left 1.5 turns, to right 2 turns

Pass 3 Jun 2010 110,783 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

under tray insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2009 102,043 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 102,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 87,767 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,530 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 56,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 56,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 55,033 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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FV51 KYF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FV51 KYF, 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 FV51 KYF registered?

FV51 KYF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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