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FJ02 YSX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,623 mi
Last recorded134,623 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 YSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 134,623 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 134,597 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 129,248 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 128,939 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 119,406 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 110,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

poor horn note

Fail 24 Nov 2014 110,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

poor horn note

Pass 18 Nov 2013 103,371 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,146 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2012 95,979 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 26 Nov 2011 87,875 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE engine oil level on minimum limit

both front brake discs, inner faces corroded.

exhaust tail silencer poorly fitted

fuel cap damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2011 87,868 miles

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE engine oil level on minimum limit

STRONGLY ADVISE o/s/r indicator amber colour faded

both front brake discs, inner faces corroded.

exhaust tail silencer poorly fitted

fuel cap damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 79,527 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box hitting rear floor area and clamp needs refitting correctly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,473 miles

tail silencer corroded, holed & leaking.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 62,820 miles

passenger rear tyre under inflated

Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,651 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 34,190 miles

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

both front tyres on 2mm

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 YSX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YSX, 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 YSX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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