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FD02 CHJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,969 mi
Last recorded159,969 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 CHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 159,969 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2010 139,135 miles

drivers seat locking device not working but not effecting seatbelt anchorage

o/s mirror cracked but not effecting view

Fail 11 Mar 2010 139,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

drivers seat locking device not working but not effecting seatbelt anchorage

o/s mirror cracked but not effecting view

Pass 29 Jan 2009 123,791 miles

Knocking noise from engine.

drivers seat height adjuster is missing so seat moves up and down but is frame is secure and seatback is upright.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 123,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Knocking noise from engine.

drivers seat height adjuster is missing so seat moves up and down but is frame is secure and seatback is upright.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 111,495 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 111,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 97,052 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 90,019 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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FD02 CHJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD02 CHJ, 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 FD02 CHJ registered?

FD02 CHJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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