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FC02 DZJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,181 mi
Last recorded59,181 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 DZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

FLOORS TO SILLS AND CHASSIS RAILS SURFACE CORROSION

OUTER SILLS CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,409 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 58,405 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,433 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 57,411 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,144 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 54,659 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,209 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,045 miles

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Aug 2015 49,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 47,391 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 47,391 miles

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

Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 45,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 45,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 42,501 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 42,501 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,106 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,591 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,526 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 34,526 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,030 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,348 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,646 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 20,264 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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FC02 DZJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FC02 DZJ, 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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FC02 DZJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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