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FJ02 GNY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,869 mi
Last recorded120,869 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 GNY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 120,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Screen wash switch wrong way round

Fail 4 Jan 2019 120,593 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel rusty and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel rusty and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2018 110,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 110,295 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 97,888 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jan 2017 97,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 87,445 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,318 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,950 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,483 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTICE TEST NUMBER 949562903034

Fail 2 Jan 2013 70,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,429 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,226 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 51,677 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 51,550 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 44,957 miles

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

front brake imbalance close to limit at 20%

Pass 3 Jan 2008 39,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,169 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 27,349 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 GNY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GNY, 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 GNY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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