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FY02 CYP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,271 mi
Last recorded98,271 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 CYP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 98,271 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 98,271 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,092 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 94,162 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 94,162 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,112 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 92,112 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,682 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 89,681 miles

Centre Lower Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,491 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 85,160 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,837 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 77,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,952 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 72,952 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,001 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 61,442 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,765 miles

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

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 CYP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYP, 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 CYP registered?

FY02 CYP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 May 2002.

Is FY02 CYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 CYP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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