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FX02 NUV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,661 mi
Last recorded97,661 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 NUV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 97,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 97,007 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 96,868 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak both joints (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 92,949 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 11 May 2017 88,305 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2016 84,971 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 84,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 82,605 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 79,699 miles

n/s outer sill corroded and weak outside prescribed area.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 79,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded.

n/s outer sill corroded and weak outside prescribed area.

Pass 1 May 2013 75,172 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s outer sill badly corroded at the front behind the underseal.

Pass 3 May 2012 71,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s outer sill corroded at front.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 71,698 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s outer sill corroded at front.

Pass 6 May 2011 68,473 miles

n/s outer sill corroded.

Fail 6 May 2011 68,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 4 May 2010 65,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2009 61,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,940 miles

dampness around front lower pas pipe/small signs of exhaust leakage/front & rear tyres slight uneven werness on edges/rear brake squeeling slightly

Pass 4 May 2007 47,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2006 36,597 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 NUV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NUV, 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 NUV registered?

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

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