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FX02 MBV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,692 mi
Last recorded80,692 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 MBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2011 68,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2010 64,361 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 64,361 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 57,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2009 57,691 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2008 51,197 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 46,668 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 42,380 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 MBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MBV, 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 MBV registered?

FX02 MBV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is FX02 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 MBV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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