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FJ02 YVX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,641 mi
Last recorded141,641 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 YVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 141,641 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 130,687 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

off s/rea lamp s/damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2014

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

off s/rea lamp s/damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2013 114,201 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 101,579 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 89,593 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 80,553 miles

O/S/F spring cup close to tyre

Fail 19 May 2010 80,533 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

O/S/F spring cup close to tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2009 76,051 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2008 65,511 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 65,511 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,459 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 56,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 47,624 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 YVX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YVX, 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 YVX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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