MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear wiper blade worn
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
rear wiper blade worn
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust middle section corroded
n/s/r tyre tread 3mm worn on inner edge and perishing
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and perishing
rear wiper blade perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust middle section corroded
n/s/r tyre tread 3mm worn on inner edge and perishing
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and perishing
rear wiper blade perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
power steering fluid level low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
spare tyre deflated
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)
Spare tyre defective
nearside rear tyre cracked in sidewalls and treads
Advise Radiatior poor condition (slight weepage).
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ52 WJA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 WJA, 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 WJA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2002.
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