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FJ02 GJF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,588 mi
Last recorded106,588 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 GJF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,588 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

unable to see any brakes through steel wheels

Fail 16 Jan 2020 106,551 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general under body corrosion

parking brake cables will not secure into clips

unable to see any brakes through steel wheels

Pass 29 Dec 2018 104,547 miles

Offside Front top mount notchy on rotation

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

unable to see any pads due to steel wheels fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 103,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

unable to see front pads through steel wheels and trims

Pass 17 Jan 2017 100,442 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 98,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2014 92,961 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 88,470 miles

Both front tyres and OSR tyre perished

Front brake discs getting worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 88,309 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Both front tyres and OSR tyre perished

Front brake discs getting worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,256 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 83,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

DRIVERS SIDE WIPER SPLIT

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 74,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 66,968 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 55,561 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 45,176 miles

middle an rear exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Jan 2007 43,614 miles

advise PAS pump starting to get sluggish

Pass 16 Jan 2006 39,350 miles

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

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 GJF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJF, 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 GJF registered?

FJ02 GJF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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