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FV02 GLJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,663 mi
Last recorded113,663 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 GLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 113,663 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 105,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

a complete check of some of the brake pipes was not possible due to grease coating

centre exhast section is in poor condition

clutch pedal anti-slip device is missing

hazzard warning lights audible tell tale goes off when ignition switched off but visual tell tale keeps working

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre inner and outer walls are in poor condition(cracks)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 105,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

a complete check of some of the brake pipes was not possible due to grease coating

centre exhast section is in poor condition

clutch pedal anti-slip device is missing

hazzard warning lights audible tell tale goes off when ignition switched off but visual tell tale keeps working

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre inner and outer walls are in poor condition(cracks)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,647 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 95,647 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 84,385 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 84,385 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,371 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 65,485 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,485 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,313 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 46,446 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,415 miles

n/s/r brake has slight bind

Fail 7 Jul 2006 39,415 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/r brake has slight bind

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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FV02 GLJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV02 GLJ, 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 FV02 GLJ registered?

FV02 GLJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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