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FJ02 GHD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,102 mi
Last recorded72,102 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 GHD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,102 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 71,360 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 70,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 69,680 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 68,572 miles

Offside Front BRAKE PIPE CORRODED NEAR FLEXI HOSE ........

Pass 5 Oct 2020 67,456 miles

slight corrosion mainline brake pipe

Pass 7 Oct 2019 66,334 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,002 miles

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

exhaust leak present at rear …..

Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,300 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 63,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 61,565 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 59,556 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link

temp repair to back box (exhaust)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 57,380 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 55,622 miles

temp repair to exhaust back box

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,671 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 52,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 50,290 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 47,515 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 44,864 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,864 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 41,369 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,851 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,189 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 34,189 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 31,814 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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 GHD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GHD, 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 FJ02 GHD registered?

FJ02 GHD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FJ02 GHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ02 GHD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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