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FH02 JFN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,052 mi
Last recorded103,052 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 JFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 103,052 miles

sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2024 99,800 miles

front struts and springs corroded

outer sills corroded

rear tyres perished

wipers worn

Pass 18 Aug 2023 96,322 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

outer sills corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Aug 2023 96,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

outer sills corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2022 93,362 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads

front coil springs corroded

o/s front drop link play

rear reg plate

rear tyres perished in tread

sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 90,657 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front coil springs corroded

play in o/s front drop link

rear tyres perished/cracking in-between tread

Fail 1 Sep 2021 90,657 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s front outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front coil springs corroded

play in o/s front drop link

rear tyres perished/cracking in-between tread

Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,537 miles

coil springs corroded

sills corroded and damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2020 89,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

coil springs corroded

sills corroded and damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2019 85,832 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front tyres

outer sills

Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,698 miles

rear reg plate faded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 77,698 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

rear reg plate faded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 70,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,103 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,166 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,471 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,809 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 33,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,756 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,955 miles

noise on n/s/f suspension

Pass 11 Jul 2011 30,427 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 30,427 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,763 miles

o/s/f cv boot

Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,290 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,766 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 JFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH02 JFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH02 JFN registered?

FH02 JFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is FH02 JFN safe to buy?

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