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FJ52 TWY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,524 mi
Last recorded112,524 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 TWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2021 112,524 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front TUBE FITTED IN WHEEL

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,402 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 111,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 108,967 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,436 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,905 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 100,905 miles

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)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,884 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre tread depth o/s/r

Fail 28 Sep 2012 90,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tyre tread depth o/s/r

Pass 23 Sep 2011 85,449 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,773 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,294 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,294 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 62,793 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 62,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,952 miles

rear brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2005 35,548 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FJ52 TWY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ52 TWY, 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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FJ52 TWY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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