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FX02 YBO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,100 mi
Last recorded191,100 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 YBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 191,100 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2017 190,762 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 178,388 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 178,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brakes metal on metal (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 164,320 miles

Nearside Front outer sill not in a prescribed area poorly repaired

Fail 15 Sep 2015 163,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front outer sill not in a prescribed area poorly repaired

Pass 1 Oct 2014 149,127 miles

nearside front outter sill corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

offside front outter sill corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

Fail 1 Oct 2014 149,127 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front outter sill corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

offside front outter sill corroded to excess not in a perscribed area

Pass 5 Nov 2013 133,125 miles

excessive corrosion on the front nearside outter sill not in a perscribed area

excessive corrosion on the offside front outter sill not in a perscribed area

Fail 1 Nov 2013 132,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

excessive corrosion on the front nearside outter sill not in a perscribed area

excessive corrosion on the offside front outter sill not in a perscribed area

Pass 28 Nov 2012 121,801 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 112,672 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 112,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 102,977 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 94,094 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 84,890 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,473 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,933 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 57,706 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 YBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YBO, 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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FX02 YBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 April 2002.

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