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FJ02 YVD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,083 mi
Last recorded144,083 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 YVD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 144,083 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut close to cords. Advise replacement.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2016 143,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cut close to cords. Advise replacement.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2015 136,714 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 136,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 129,135 miles

various tyres worn close to limit

Pass 15 Nov 2013 123,453 miles

BOTH REAR LIGHTS LOOSE

N/S/FTYRE WEARING LOW AND ON EDGES

Pass 5 Dec 2012 115,229 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 115,048 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,649 miles

BLOW ON EXHAUST BACK BOX

Pass 29 Jul 2010 92,665 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODING/LEAKING

Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,624 miles

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

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODING/LEAKING

Pass 30 Jul 2009 81,551 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 81,549 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,369 miles

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

n/s and o/s outter sills damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,452 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 YVD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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