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FJ02 UWT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

165,075 mi
Last recorded165,075 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 UWT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 165,075 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 158,634 miles

Advise gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 158,634 miles

Advise gearbox oil leak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 158,623 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill repair is only tack welded when it needs to be continuously welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill repair tack welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 158,616 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced complete length of sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 152,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear on inner and outer edges.

Offside Front Tyre has excessive wear on inner and outer edges.

Fail 25 Jan 2018 152,533 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Lamp deteriorated and showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear on inner and outer edges.

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Lamp deteriorated and showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has excessive wear on inner and outer edges.

Pass 16 Jan 2017 148,176 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 144,757 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 140,252 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 140,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 133,952 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2013 129,882 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 124,749 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 124,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 117,543 miles

All four tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 109,554 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)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 103,005 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 96,269 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 96,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 88,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UWT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 UWT, 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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What year was FJ02 UWT registered?

FJ02 UWT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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