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FJ02 GFO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,128 mi
Last recorded129,128 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 GFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 129,128 miles

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

Nearside Oil leak gearbox ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Oil leak engine ()

nearside and offside front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Pass 1 Apr 2016 5,421 miles

Centre slight exhaust leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 5,421 miles

Centre slight exhaust leak

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 112,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 112,841 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 103,557 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 103,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,817 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,919 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,637 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 61,637 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 54,684 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,273 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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FJ02 GFO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ02 GFO, 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 FJ02 GFO registered?

FJ02 GFO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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