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FJ02 YSS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,808 mi
Last recorded136,808 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 136,808 miles

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

Front wiper blades starting to perish.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill. (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 136,808 miles

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

Front wiper blades starting to perish.

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill. (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 127,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 127,878 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 116,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 116,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 104,766 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 104,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2011

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Aug 2011

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 84,049 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 77,953 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 77,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,788 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 72,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 66,064 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 66,064 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 60,227 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 YSS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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