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FX02 YRF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,814 mi
Last recorded112,814 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 YRF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 112,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose not in bracket

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills repaired but covered in under seal

Fail 26 Aug 2020 112,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake hose not in bracket

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills repaired but covered in under seal

Fail 5 Aug 2020 112,800 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both and noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills back to front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion under vehicle and all suspension components

Pass 5 Aug 2019 108,581 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 108,581 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 102,790 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 102,790 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2017 95,973 miles

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

engine oil leak

near side track rod dust cover slightly damage

Fail 27 Jul 2017 95,973 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,300 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 74,966 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,515 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 72,515 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 72,501 miles

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

both outer sills damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,805 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f sill started corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,731 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 52,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,717 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,304 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,172 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,709 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 YRF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YRF, 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 YRF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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