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FJ02 GOU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,373 mi
Last recorded114,373 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 114,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 111,584 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 109,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 109,209 miles

Centre Heat shield insecure and sat on exhaust requires securing.

Nearside Front Damage and corrosion will require repair soon

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Very slight (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 109,209 miles

Centre Heat shield insecure and sat on exhaust requires securing.

Nearside Front Damage and corrosion will require repair soon

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Very slight (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Clamp missing (7.1.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 108,406 miles

Advise some damage to nearside outer sill.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,406 miles

Advise some damage to nearside outer sill.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 107,689 miles

Advise damage to nearside outer sill.

Fail 6 Aug 2013 107,689 miles

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

Advise damage to nearside outer sill.

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 106,926 miles

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

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

advise some corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2011 102,441 miles

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

advise corrosion to both front brake disc inner faces

advise damage to offside of vehicle wing and both doors

Fail 1 Sep 2011 102,441 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

advise corrosion to both front brake disc inner faces

advise damage to offside of vehicle wing and both doors

Fail 10 Aug 2010 97,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise cam belt due for replacement at 100/000 miles now due

Pass 10 Aug 2010 97,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise cam belt due for replacement at 100/000 miles now due

Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,513 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 95,513 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,785 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 75,141 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 75,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 58,149 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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