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BJ52 HZX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,719 mi
Last recorded115,719 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 HZX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 115,719 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 115,717 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 108,106 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 108,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 100,727 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 100,727 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play slight (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 100,723 miles

Emissions not tested due to hole in backbox (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing play

Pass 23 Oct 2015 95,403 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 95,403 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,797 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,735 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 69,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,498 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 57,498 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 2 Nov 2011 51,798 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 51,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 44,853 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 35,949 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,945 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 23,315 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 20,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 HZX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HZX, 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 HZX registered?

BJ52 HZX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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