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FJ02 YTB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,189 mi
Last recorded99,189 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,189 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,505 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 88,504 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,312 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

O/S/F tyre on limit

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 83,311 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

O/S/F tyre on limit

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 78,157 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

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

O/S/f tyre worn on outer edge

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

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,157 miles

Slight blow on exhaust

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,184 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 64,167 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,167 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 57,590 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 57,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,741 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,751 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,936 miles

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

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Mar 2007 30,936 miles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,730 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 YTB 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 66.7%.

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 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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

FJ02 YTB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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