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BJ52 JFE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

31,359 mi
Last recorded31,359 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 31,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 29,554 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 29,111 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 28,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 28,890 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 27,156 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 25,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 24,354 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 23,146 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 20,867 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 19,673 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 18,383 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 17,222 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 15,843 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 14,991 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,810 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,335 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 11,229 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 9,303 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 7,952 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 JFE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JFE, 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 JFE registered?

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

Is BJ52 JFE safe to buy?

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