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BJ52 FYR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,278 mi
Last recorded128,278 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FYR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 128,278 miles

Both front brake discs corrodded

Both rear tyres worn unevenley

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn low on inside edge strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Various oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2015 121,107 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 112,216 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 100,696 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 100,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 89,462 miles

steering wheel has slight movement

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,646 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,644 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front pads could not be seen

Fail 14 Oct 2009 58,644 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front pads could not be seen

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,144 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 36,811 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 36,803 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,373 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sideways movement in hand brake lever

Pass 15 Oct 2005 23,034 miles

FRONT BRAKES PULLING TO O/S †---------------------------

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

REAR NO PLATE SEPARATING

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

nail in tyre

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 FYR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYR, 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 FYR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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