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FL02 CJE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

55,195 mi
Last recorded55,195 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 CJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 55,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 54,388 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 53,499 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,269 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 50,741 miles

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bottom (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 50,741 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bottom (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 49,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 48,020 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 48,020 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,343 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,769 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,416 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 42,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,551 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 39,551 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,325 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,951 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,656 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 33,609 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,989 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 26,301 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 21,371 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes squealing

Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,909 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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FL02 CJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FL02 CJE, 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 FL02 CJE registered?

FL02 CJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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