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FG02 MJU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,115 mi
Last recorded123,115 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 MJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 123,115 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 122,944 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front sill corroded not within 30cm of a mount.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front sill corroded , not within 30cm of a mount.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cant see brake pads because of trims.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 119,020 miles

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r & o/s/r (2.7.4)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 119,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s/r & o/s/r (2.7.4)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 117,370 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 117,370 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 113,443 miles

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2014 113,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,510 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 97,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,845 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,341 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 88,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 84,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2009 79,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 69,399 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes worn but no movement

Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 42,230 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 42,230 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 28,589 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 MJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MJU, 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 MJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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