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FP02 MFJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,855 mi
Last recorded182,855 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 MFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 182,855 miles

front brake pads low

n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes split

play in n/s end of steering rack

rear engine mount bush split

Fail 11 Oct 2017 182,854 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

n/s and o/s front wishbone rear bushes split

play in n/s end of steering rack

rear engine mount bush split

Pass 17 Oct 2016 175,961 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s and o/s wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s/f antiroll bar link worn

o/s/f brake caliper and bracket corroded

o/s/r brake pads low and corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 162,045 miles

head light lenses opaque

n/s/f tyre tread low

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s drive shaft joint noisey

o/s/f bottom ball joint worn

power steering pressure switch leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2015 162,045 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

head light lenses opaque

n/s/f tyre tread low

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorated

o/s drive shaft joint noisey

o/s/f bottom ball joint worn

power steering pressure switch leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2014 151,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front headlight lenses poor condition

fuel pipes under centre of car insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2014 151,287 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both front headlight lenses poor condition

fuel pipes under centre of car insecure

offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 141,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

auxillary belt cracked

front and rear brake pads low

gearbox oil leak

wishbone rear bushes weak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 129,620 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 129,490 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 119,763 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 119,763 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 108,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,576 miles

exhaust rear joint rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2008 82,213 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 82,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,993 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 57,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 57,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 45,133 miles

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

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

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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FP02 MFJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FP02 MFJ, 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 FP02 MFJ registered?

FP02 MFJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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