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BJ52 FYW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,494 mi
Last recorded92,494 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 92,494 miles

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 92,493 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 89,760 miles

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,424 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 86,424 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,905 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 82,903 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,125 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 71,125 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,656 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 65,655 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil filler cap missing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,112 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 60,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,299 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 46,159 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 46,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,480 miles

both front bottom arm bushes slightly split

rear engine mount split

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,083 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 FYW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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