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FB02 JMV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

118,630 mi
Last recorded118,630 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB02 JMV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 118,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,171 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,579 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 116,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 115,437 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,654 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 110,634 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 105,892 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 105,880 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 99,470 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2016 96,563 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 96,552 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 93,057 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 93,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 May 2014 88,552 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,640 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 83,185 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 82,671 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,891 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,482 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 71,399 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,249 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 50,222 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 50,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 36,835 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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FB02 JMV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FB02 JMV, 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 FB02 JMV registered?

FB02 JMV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 August 2002.

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