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FG02 JFN

2002 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,824 mi
Last recorded140,824 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 JFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2017 140,824 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 140,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 136,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 130,060 miles

Engine manangement Light Illuminated

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Sidewall Damage

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 130,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine manangement Light Illuminated

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Sidewall Damage

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 124,305 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Fail 16 Oct 2014 124,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 19 Oct 2013 121,463 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 121,463 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 100,334 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 96,282 miles

MIL Light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O.S.F Tyre close to legal limit

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 96,282 miles

MIL Light on

O.S.F Tyre close to legal limit

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 87,238 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 87,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 76,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,189 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,560 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Sep 2008 66,559 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2007 57,555 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 49,476 miles

slight windscreen damage,front brake pads getting low

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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FG02 JFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG02 JFN, 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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FG02 JFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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