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FH02 JFE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,450 mi
Last recorded148,450 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 JFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 148,450 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 148,411 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 137,797 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 137,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 127,567 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 127,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 117,788 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 109,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 104,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both sills corroded at front not within pescribed area

o/s front tyre cut not reaching cords

Fail 17 Aug 2012 104,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both sills corroded at front not within pescribed area

o/s front tyre cut not reaching cords

Pass 18 Aug 2011 101,877 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 101,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,457 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2010 94,455 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Both front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,400 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2009 90,400 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,986 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 80,986 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,049 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 65,049 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 49,461 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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FH02 JFE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FH02 JFE, 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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FH02 JFE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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