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BJ52 FYT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,226 mi
Last recorded195,226 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 195,226 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.2.6)

all coil springs corroded

all tyres on / near limits and wearing heavily on edges

both sides front sills corroded and hole but just outside prescribed area, attention required

steering / suspension has play

Fail 30 Dec 2015 195,226 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all coil springs corroded

all tyres on / near limits and wearing heavily on edges

both sides front sills corroded and hole but just outside prescribed area, attention required

steering / suspension has play

Pass 23 Dec 2014 186,359 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 186,359 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 174,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jul 2012 132,919 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 117,461 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 102,255 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

offside anti roll bar link bar has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,524 miles

n/s front tyre wearing close to limit on outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,711 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 46,547 miles

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

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 FYT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FYT, 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 FYT registered?

BJ52 FYT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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