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FY02 EVT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,340 mi
Last recorded111,340 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 EVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 111,340 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 111,186 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,150 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

seat hieght adjuster broken

steering tight poss uj

Fail 25 Jun 2015 98,847 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

seat hieght adjuster broken

steering tight poss uj

Pass 27 May 2014 92,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

alternator belt not fitted correctly

Fail 21 May 2014 92,864 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

alternator belt not fitted correctly

Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

dip stick broken at measurement end

Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

alternator belt damaged and coming off

dip stick broken at measurement end

Pass 21 Jul 2012 80,269 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 75,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion to front discs

very slight bind on o/s rear wheel

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,467 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 70,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 63,683 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 63,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 53,179 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 53,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,556 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 EVT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EVT, 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 EVT registered?

FY02 EVT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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