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FX02 DBV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,536 mi
Last recorded170,536 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 DBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 170,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 163,408 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 163,408 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 157,690 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 152,678 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 139,371 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 124,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 124,623 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 109,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,732 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 94,730 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 74,492 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 74,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 55,971 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 55,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 53,012 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 36,757 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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FX02 DBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FX02 DBV, 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 FX02 DBV registered?

FX02 DBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FX02 DBV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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