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FX02 LYV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,675 mi
Last recorded93,675 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 LYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 93,675 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 93,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 82,766 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy/scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 82,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy/scratched (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 74,044 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 73,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,792 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 63,778 miles

All tyres slightly perishing

Front Wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Headlight slight beam bleed

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,584 miles

All tyres perished

Front Wipers smearing

Offside Rear handbrake bracket broken but handbrake cable not insecure

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 63,583 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All tyres perished

Front Wipers smearing

Offside Rear handbrake bracket broken but handbrake cable not insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 63,291 miles

Nearside Front Disc corroded on inner face.

Offside Front Disc corroded on inner face.

Fail 18 Jan 2016 63,289 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Disc corroded on inner face.

Offside Front Disc corroded on inner face.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 61,132 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 59,998 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 59,998 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,454 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,327 miles

all tyres are poor on the outside wall

Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 51,121 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,771 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 LYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LYV, 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 LYV registered?

FX02 LYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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