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FY02 CYV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,476 mi
Last recorded104,476 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 CYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 104,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 100,575 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 86,238 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 86,148 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,323 miles

Slight front brake in-balance

Strong advise front discs and pads worn

middle exhaust rusty not yet blowing

wipers not clearing well

Fail 21 Jul 2008 57,323 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight front brake in-balance

Strong advise O/S rear tyre age cracking

Strong advise Rear N/S tyre side wall cut.

Strong advise front discs and pads worn

wipers not clearing well

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,797 miles

Rear exhaust box very rusty not yet blowing.

nail n/s/f tyre.

o/s/ rear lamp damaged.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 48,797 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box very rusty not yet blowing.

nail n/s/f tyre.

o/s/ rear lamp damaged.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,896 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 CYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CYV, 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 CYV registered?

FY02 CYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 May 2002.

Is FY02 CYV safe to buy?

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