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FJ02 GKV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,702 mi
Last recorded119,702 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 GKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 119,702 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 113,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs deteriorating/rusted

Fail 21 Mar 2017 113,114 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs deteriorating/rusted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 112,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 112,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 108,010 miles

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

advise wiper blades split on ends advise to change

engine oily

very slight lift to both front lower ball joints

very strong advise to near side front tyre on pass limit

Fail 22 Nov 2013 107,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise wiper blades split on ends advise to change

engine oily

near side front tyre soft

off side front tyre soft wearing on edges

very slight lift to both front lower ball joints

very strong advise to near side front tyre on pass limit

Pass 23 Nov 2012 104,336 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 93,784 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 82,925 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads may be close to wear limit

possible oil leak at offside of engine

Pass 26 Nov 2009 73,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 67,059 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 57,352 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 45,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 35,010 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 GKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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