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FJ02 GJV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

73,727 mi
Last recorded73,727 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 73,727 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 71,826 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 71,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outr sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 69,559 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 69,547 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,779 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,415 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 65,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,888 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 60,887 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,522 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)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 58,521 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 4 Dec 2012 54,580 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 54,579 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 51,340 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,399 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 47,398 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,585 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 40,662 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 3 Mar 2008 34,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 28,024 miles

fine cracks in outer sidewall's of all tyres, front tyres worn to approx 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,431 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 GJV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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