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FG02 JFZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,693 mi
Last recorded105,693 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 JFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 105,693 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns rear fog light broken

steering wheel airbag discharged

Fail 4 Mar 2013 105,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

ns rear fog light broken

Pass 5 Dec 2011 99,846 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 99,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 99,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

os rear light cluster lose and ns broken not emmiting white light

slight play in both droplinks

Fail 19 Oct 2010 90,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,991 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 81,770 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 81,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 65,819 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 65,819 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 58,727 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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FG02 JFZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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