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GF02 FEJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

107,157 mi
Last recorded107,157 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 FEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 107,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine cooling fan not working

Pass 18 Aug 2020 104,326 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 104,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 102,412 miles

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 22 Aug 2019 102,396 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill within 30cm of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch liner not secure and contacting the tyre as steering is turned (5.2.3 (f))

Front Bumper not fully secure

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 20 Aug 2018 99,035 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear worn close to legal limit and becoming cracked

Nearside side repeater becoming pale

Offside Front minor corrosion to coil spring

Offside Rear minor cracks to tyre

both front tyres becoming badly cracked and worn

Fail 20 Aug 2018 99,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear worn close to legal limit and becoming cracked

Nearside side repeater becoming pale

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front minor corrosion to coil spring

Offside Rear minor cracks to tyre

both front tyres becoming badly cracked and worn

wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2017 96,602 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres worn and perishing

n/s/r tyre worn near limit and perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing and splitting on inner sidewall

slight damage to front number plate

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2017 96,599 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres worn and perishing

n/s/r tyre worn near limit and perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing and splitting on inner sidewall

slight damage to front number plate

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,042 miles

n/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cooling fan siezed

engine started to over heat at end of emissions test

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre perishing and splitting on inner side wall

Fail 24 Aug 2016 93,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

cooling fan siezed

engine started to over heat at end of emissions test

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre becoming worn and perished

o/s/r tyre perishing and splitting on inner side wall

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,981 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 86,440 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 28 Aug 2014 86,429 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,494 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 71,531 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,113 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 66,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,055 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 44,066 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,508 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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GF02 FEJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GF02 FEJ, 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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GF02 FEJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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