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FY02 EKA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,458 mi
Last recorded133,458 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 EKA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 133,458 miles

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s front outer mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 123,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 120,044 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 120,041 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,844 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 116,397 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,242 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 115,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 111,445 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 111,445 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 106,080 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 106,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,048 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2012 98,048 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2010 80,555 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 64,954 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 64,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,935 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 46,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,783 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 29,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 24,645 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 24,645 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,022 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 EKA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EKA, 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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FY02 EKA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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