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FJ02 GKX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,910 mi
Last recorded121,910 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 GKX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2018 121,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

both front outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 118,991 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front sill panel corroded outwith prescribed area for seat belt mounting

Offside front sill panel corroded outwith prescribed area for seat belt mounting

both front tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Jun 2017 118,991 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front sill panel corroded outwith prescribed area for seat belt mounting

Offside front sill panel corroded outwith prescribed area for seat belt mounting

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Jun 2016 116,723 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 116,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,577 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 111,577 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 102,913 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 102,913 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 92,905 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 92,905 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 72,483 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,920 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 58,570 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 52,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 46,213 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2006 39,516 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 GKX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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