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FL02 JCU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

192,442 mi
Last recorded192,442 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 JCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 192,442 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 192,436 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excess corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded not excessive at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 190,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 190,318 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 187,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 183,411 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 183,409 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front coil spring rubbing on inner wing

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 181,282 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2021 181,271 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2020 177,521 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2019 170,316 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 161,841 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 156,527 miles

No rear seats fitted

smoke level high (Acceptable)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 156,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

No rear seats fitted

smoke level high (Acceptable)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 149,825 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 143,990 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 143,990 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 132,919 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 123,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 115,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 105,990 miles

slight blow on cat section of exhaust

Fail 6 Sep 2011 105,990 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight blow on cat section of exhaust

Pass 26 Aug 2010 99,554 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 99,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

indicator dashboard tell tale inop,however audiable tell tale to show that indicator works can be heard

slight play in n/s/f vertical link

Pass 29 Jul 2009 90,011 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,557 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,782 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,423 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 43,303 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 JCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 JCU, 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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FL02 JCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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