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FJ02 GHN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,118 mi
Last recorded119,118 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 GHN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,733 miles

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

Slight play in both steering rack joints

Fail 22 Nov 2016 116,727 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Slight play in both steering rack joints

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 113,530 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in both steering rack end joints.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 113,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight play in both steering rack end joints.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,123 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH!

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

REAR TYERS STARTING TO PERISH!

Pass 15 Oct 2013 106,046 miles

slight play in both steering rack end joints

Fail 14 Oct 2013 106,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper blades worn

slight play in both steering rack end joints

Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,092 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 101,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 90,150 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,645 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,381 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 56,038 miles

oil leak on to fromt suspension from hoes

Fail 23 Jun 2008 56,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak on to fromt suspension from hoes

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,569 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 30,393 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 GHN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GHN, 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 GHN registered?

FJ02 GHN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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