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FG02 MJV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,286 mi
Last recorded133,286 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 MJV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 133,286 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 133,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn stabaliser arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification top mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 123,970 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 123,448 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,585 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,138 miles

OS and NS outer sill corroded at front of sill outside prescribed area

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Fail 2 Jun 2015 105,967 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

OS and NS outer sill corroded at front of sill outside prescribed area

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system adequately supported

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,414 miles

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)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear clamp broken and exhaust adequately supported

n/s/f outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

o/s/f outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

Fail 3 Jun 2014 96,414 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust rear clamp broken and exhaust adequately supported

n/s/f outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

o/s/f outer sill corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 31 May 2013 85,502 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 31 May 2012 80,240 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 80,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,897 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 71,071 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 65,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 59,654 miles

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

under tray fitted unable to see all parts

Fail 16 Jun 2008 59,654 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r lamp unit cracked

under tray fitted unable to see all parts

Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,413 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,924 miles

FRONT DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE.

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 MJV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MJV, 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 FG02 MJV registered?

FG02 MJV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 June 2002.

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