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BJ52 DFX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

110,634 mi
Last recorded110,634 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 DFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,634 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 110,633 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,045 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 102,018 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 94,656 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 91,608 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)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 91,607 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,118 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 80,738 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,713 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 76,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 72,769 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 72,769 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,938 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 68,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 65,172 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 65,172 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 62,351 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,129 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,303 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 54,303 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 48,865 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 44,624 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 40,716 miles

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

spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Aug 2005 40,716 miles

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

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

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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BJ52 DFX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BJ52 DFX, 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 BJ52 DFX registered?

BJ52 DFX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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