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FT02 AXJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,218 mi
Last recorded117,218 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 AXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 117,218 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides rear. Both outer belts twisted. ()

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 117,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 10.26 l/m average, max permitted 3.00l/m. (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides rear. Both outer belts twisted. ()

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

Nearside rear lamp unit broken, with damage to lens, but no projecting sharp edges.

Pass 28 Jul 2017 112,410 miles

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

Offside Centre Outer Sill Corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 109,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 107,868 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 104,968 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 104,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 91,828 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,045 miles

front discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2010 78,274 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 68,871 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL DAMAGED

Fail 6 Jul 2009 68,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL DAMAGED

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,299 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 47,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,869 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 34,869 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FT02 AXJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FT02 AXJ, 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 FT02 AXJ registered?

FT02 AXJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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