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FX02 HYC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,951 mi
Last recorded126,951 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 HYC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 126,951 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 126,949 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 122,417 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light illuminated

Pass 29 Feb 2012 116,376 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

airbag light illuminated

battery insecure

drivers seatbelt fluffing

rear exhaust before backbox rubber mount deteriorated

rear exhaust pipe to backbox deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2012 116,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

airbag light illuminated

battery insecure

drivers seatbelt fluffing

rear exhaust before backbox rubber mount deteriorated

rear exhaust pipe to backbox deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2011 110,363 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 110,360 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,138 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 103,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 93,902 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light indicating fault showing on dash display

Fail 3 Mar 2009 93,898 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

18% imbalance on front service brakes

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag warning light indicating fault showing on dash display

Pass 12 Mar 2008 85,299 miles

20% imbalance on front service brakes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 85,299 miles

20% imbalance on front service brakes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,251 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 76,251 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 59,536 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 HYC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 FX02 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

FX02 HYC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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