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FJ52 TXM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

149,322 mi
Last recorded149,322 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2015 149,322 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear ( at rear } (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 133,528 miles

rear silencer rusty and slight blow

Pass 3 Sep 2012 120,526 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades worn

Fail 3 Sep 2012 120,526 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover insecure

front wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Aug 2011 112,107 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 112,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 103,611 miles

Front & rear tyres all at approx 3mm

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 103,606 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front & rear tyres all at approx 3mm

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 95,815 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 95,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 87,541 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 78,446 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 69,782 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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FJ52 TXM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

FJ52 TXM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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