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FL02 CJJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,383 mi
Last recorded157,383 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 CJJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 157,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 155,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2024 155,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 152,681 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 149,025 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 149,020 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 145,799 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 143,510 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 143,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 139,655 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 139,649 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 135,187 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)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 135,182 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 131,100 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 131,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,250 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Mar 2016 127,213 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2015 122,400 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 122,396 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 118,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 96,203 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 96,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 87,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 79,301 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 71,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 71,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 62,783 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 53,438 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 CJJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FL02 CJJ, 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 CJJ registered?

FL02 CJJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FL02 CJJ shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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