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FY02 CXU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,222 mi
Last recorded110,222 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 CXU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2014 110,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 104,940 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 104,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,304 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 96,304 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 87,274 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 87,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

centre exhaust clamp not secure

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,207 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 78,207 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,150 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,746 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 64,746 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 58,406 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 49,829 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 41,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 34,656 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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FY02 CXU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY02 CXU, 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 FY02 CXU registered?

FY02 CXU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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