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FJ02 YVF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,198 mi
Last recorded123,198 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 YVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 123,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both front top sections of front coil springs rubbing inner wing

damage to outer sills

nearside rear number plate light outer lens missing

slight damage to offside rearlight

Fail 13 Mar 2018 123,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

both front top sections of front coil springs rubbing inner wing

damage to outer sills

nearside rear number plate light outer lens missing

slight damage to offside rearlight

Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 107,679 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,545 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)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 89,545 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,214 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 76,214 miles

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

slight blow from rear silencer joint

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,351 miles

n s f tyre wearing low

Fail 11 Mar 2014 64,351 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n s f tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 58,609 miles

clutch to high

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Mar 2013 58,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

clutch to high

exhaust rear joint leaking

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Mar 2012 53,760 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,028 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 49,989 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 46,020 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 46,020 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,545 miles

imbalance on front brakes

signs of fluid around P.A.S pipe

Fail 10 Mar 2009 41,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

imbalance on front brakes

noise from rear brakes

signs of fluid around P.A.S pipe

Pass 21 Feb 2008 37,673 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,641 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 24,224 miles

slight damage to wheel trims †rear silencer slightly corroded and baffles slightly noisy

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 YVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YVF, 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 YVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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