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FX02 XYL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

135,538 mi
Last recorded135,538 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 XYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 135,538 miles

both outer sills rusting

damp around rack area with power steering fluid

Fail 22 Sep 2015 135,538 miles

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

both outer sills rusting

damp around rack area with power steering fluid

Pass 4 Sep 2014 132,426 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 132,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 127,783 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 117,839 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,839 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 108,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 108,255 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 97,016 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

screw in passangers side front tyre opposite valve

slight damp patch of power steering fluid on engine under tray

Pass 31 Aug 2010 97,016 miles

screw in passangers side front tyre opposite valve

slight damp patch of power steering fluid on engine under tray

Pass 27 Aug 2009 88,120 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 88,120 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 78,090 miles

all tyres wearing low

rear exhaust box begining to rust

rear indecators becoming white

Pass 28 Jul 2007 67,189 miles

slight marking to outside edge of number plate not in letter range

Pass 26 Jul 2006 56,388 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 56,358 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

spare wheel missing.

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 XYL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

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

Is FX02 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 XYL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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