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BJ52 SYZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,355 mi
Last recorded103,355 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 103,355 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,270 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,241 miles

both outer sill feel weak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,892 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,563 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 65,409 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 60,730 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 60,726 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,157 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,882 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 42,252 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 31,944 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 SYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

BJ52 SYZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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The MOT history for BJ52 SYZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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