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FE02 NZJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,728 mi
Last recorded134,728 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 NZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 134,728 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 134,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 130,656 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 130,656 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 124,354 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL FOUR (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

CENTER AND REAR EXHAUST CORRODED SLIGHT BLOW FROM SMALL HOLE

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 118,245 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 118,245 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 112,402 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust box catching/fouling towbar bracket

Fail 21 Jan 2014 112,386 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust box catching/fouling towbar bracket

Pass 18 Jan 2013 106,556 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 106,556 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 100,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,615 miles

N/S/F Tyre slight uneven wear outer edge.

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 92,603 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F Tyre slight uneven wear outer edge.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 85,898 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 85,838 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 78,744 miles

n/s rear tyre approaching limit

Pass 2 Jan 2008 71,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,267 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 65,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,210 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 50,204 miles

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

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

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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FE02 NZJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE02 NZJ, 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 FE02 NZJ registered?

FE02 NZJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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