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FX02 YBC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,007 mi
Last recorded177,007 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 177,007 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 152,646 miles

Corrosion n/s/f outer sill

Fail 27 Dec 2013 152,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion n/s/f outer sill

Pass 13 Dec 2012 118,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 90,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011
Fail 5 Jul 2011

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010
Fail 5 Jul 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009
Fail 30 Jun 2009

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008
Pass 17 Apr 2007
Pass 3 May 2006 41,513 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 41,513 miles

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

advise both front wipers staating to go hard.

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 YBC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YBC, 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 YBC registered?

FX02 YBC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 July 2002.

Is FX02 YBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX02 YBC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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