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FX02 XZV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,570 mi
Last recorded126,570 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 XZV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 126,570 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 126,562 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 107,624 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 107,479 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 93,506 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 93,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,765 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 81,730 miles

Both rear tyres cracking heavily in tread

Both rear tyres showing some signs of wear

Pass 12 May 2011 76,270 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 May 2011 76,254 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 May 2010 70,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 58,680 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 51,351 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 50,869 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 43,538 miles

rear silencer starting to leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,785 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 XZV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

FX02 XZV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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