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FX02 LYU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,312 mi
Last recorded102,312 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 LYU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 102,312 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 98,191 miles

Oil leak

centre to rear exhust rubber mountin slight split but secure

Fail 23 Feb 2015 98,191 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre to rear exhust rubber mountin slight split but secure

Pass 24 Feb 2014 95,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside front wheel trim damaged,nearside wiper blade rubber slight split.

Fail 9 Feb 2013 91,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on dash

Pass 9 Feb 2013 91,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,045 miles

1 new front disc fitted to n/s of vehicle

air bag lamp illuminated

n/s rear tyre shows uneven wear across tread area and has cracks on outer side wall

Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,723 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 71,023 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 71,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 58,177 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 57,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads starting to look worn

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,446 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 LYU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

FX02 LYU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FX02 LYU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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