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FE02 SJO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,133 mi
Last recorded91,133 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 SJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 87,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,899 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,661 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 82,244 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 82,244 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,179 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 80,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,921 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 74,829 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 74,829 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 72,373 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low

Fail 21 Feb 2013 72,371 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,296 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 68,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 63,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,441 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 56,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

No gas test done- major exhaust leak

OSR tyre perished (old) -new tyre on spare wheel

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 49,921 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 49,921 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,170 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,434 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front 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 SJO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FE02 SJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE02 SJO registered?

FE02 SJO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is FE02 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE02 SJO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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