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FJ02 YWH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

145,798 mi
Last recorded145,798 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 YWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2018 145,798 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended passenger (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 141,888 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 141,877 miles

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

NSR TYRE WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER

Fail 2 Jun 2016 141,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

NSR TYRE WORN ON OUTER SHOULDER

Pass 1 Jun 2015 136,051 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 136,051 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2014 130,853 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 130,814 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 125,784 miles

air bag light on

nsf tyre worn on outer shoulder

power steering pump noisey

Fail 28 May 2013 125,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

air bag light on

nsf tyre worn on outer shoulder

power steering pump noisey

Pass 1 Jun 2012 120,911 miles

3x child seats fitted at rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light indicating afault

clutch peddle pad missing

Fail 30 May 2012 120,841 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

3x child seats fitted at rear

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light indicating afault

clutch peddle pad missing

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 115,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf mirror inscure

Fail 31 May 2011 115,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf mirror inscure

Pass 24 May 2010 107,594 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch peddle slip pad missing

Fail 21 May 2010 107,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch peddle slip pad missing

Pass 28 May 2009 101,285 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 101,282 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jan 2008 86,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 62,556 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 31,072 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 YWH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 YWH, 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 YWH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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