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FG02 SZJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,002 mi
Last recorded111,002 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 SZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 111,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Slight play detected at road wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 111,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Slight play detected at road wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,675 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 109,685 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 108,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 108,858 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,001 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 104,069 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 100,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,124 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,303 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,001 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 80,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 74,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2011 67,107 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 61,305 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 61,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,769 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight splits on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2008 45,801 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 45,801 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,090 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,262 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 SZJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

FG02 SZJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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