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BJ52 FZG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

118,484 mi
Last recorded118,484 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 118,484 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 118,482 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both front outer sills (5.2.6)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 117,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 111,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 105,368 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 105,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 98,010 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 98,010 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 91,708 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 84,360 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2010 84,360 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,443 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 71,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

heavy damage to offside front and rear outer sill.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,456 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Jan 2008 57,456 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Oct 2006 45,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 45,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 34,932 miles

advise , n/s/r tyre low on pressure

advise , o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2005 34,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

advise , n/s/r tyre low on pressure

advise , o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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 FZG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FZG, 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 FZG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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