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BJ52 EYK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

33,774 mi
Last recorded33,774 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 EYK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 33,774 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 28,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 26,472 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 26,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2023 24,240 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 22,831 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 22,822 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 21,838 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 21,838 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 21,190 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 21,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 20,430 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 53,511 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 19,416 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 18,271 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 17,826 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,537 miles

Centre exhaust corroded at rear flange

Nearside Front outer sill holed and corroded. not within 30cm of load bearing point or mounting

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 17,537 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust corroded at rear flange

Nearside Front outer sill holed and corroded. not within 30cm of load bearing point or mounting

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,177 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,834 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 16,834 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 16,468 miles

offside front outer door handle sticking

spare tyre showing signs of age deterioration

Fail 20 Aug 2012 16,468 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front outer door handle sticking

spare tyre showing signs of age deterioration

Pass 12 Aug 2011 15,975 miles

offside front tyre cracking due to age

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Fail 12 Aug 2011 15,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre cracking due to age

offside rear tyre cracking due to age

Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,263 miles

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2010 15,263 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

offside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2009 14,455 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 13,797 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 12,899 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,086 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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BJ52 EYK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 EYK, 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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BJ52 EYK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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