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FJ52 TXE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 TXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015

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

brake fluid low

offside and nearsid sill corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2015

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

brake fluid low

Fail 13 Sep 2014 145,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 145,349 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 141,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 141,319 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 133,420 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 125,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 117,464 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 117,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 109,647 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 100,897 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 100,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 92,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Sep 2006 75,052 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 75,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 53,572 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

plastic top engine cover insecure,retaining clips missing

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 TXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FJ52 TXE, 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 FJ52 TXE registered?

FJ52 TXE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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