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FX02 YRU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,192 mi
Last recorded170,192 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX02 YRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 170,192 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre getting down outer edge

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2016 149,069 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

No rear seats fitted at time of MOT

Fail 23 May 2016 149,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

No rear seats fitted at time of MOT

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 139,372 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

only one rear seat fitted at time of MOT Test

Fail 19 May 2015 139,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

only one rear seat fitted at time of MOT Test

Pass 16 May 2014 132,173 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 14 May 2014 132,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 May 2013
Fail 13 May 2013

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 125,968 miles

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

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

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

rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 30 May 2012 125,948 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

rear passenger seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2011 116,835 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 116,825 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 106,348 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 106,303 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 93,225 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 93,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 82,964 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 71,500 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 71,436 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 63,116 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 63,114 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front brake pads look to be wearing low

off-side rear tyre perished

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 YRU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YRU, 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 YRU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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