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FJ52 WJV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,540 mi
Last recorded77,540 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 WJV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 20 May 2019 75,284 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside rear- cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust support bracket is broken/ detatched- exhaust is still deemed to be secure

offside headlamp has water ingress- function not impaired

offside mirror is secured with tape

rear exhaust heatshield is insecure

Pass 24 May 2018 72,679 miles

offside headlamp has water ingress

offside mirror is secured with tape

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

battery loose in tray but still secure

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked/perished

nearside front tyre slightly cracked/perished

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly on edges

Fail 19 May 2018 72,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pressure sensor (2.3.3b)

battery loose in tray but still secure

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked/perished

nearside front tyre slightly cracked/perished

offside front tyre tread wearing slightly on edges

offside headlamp has water ingress

offside mirror is secured with tape

Pass 13 May 2017 70,025 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (inner faces) (3.5.1i)

engine covers insecure

offside mirror is secured with tape

Pass 21 May 2016 67,390 miles

Offside obligatory mirror secured with tape.

battery slightly loose in carrier

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

plastic covers in engine bay insecure

Fail 14 May 2016 67,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

battery slightly loose in carrier

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

plastic covers in engine bay insecure

Pass 23 May 2015 64,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside mirror damaged- secured with tape

Pass 24 May 2014 61,272 miles

the offside wing mirror is secured with tape

Fail 17 May 2014 61,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

the offside wing mirror is secured with tape

Pass 1 Jun 2013 58,244 miles

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

the offside and nearside rear tyres are perished

Pass 21 Dec 2011 50,470 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 50,316 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 43,345 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 39,076 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 36,978 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,615 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 WJV 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 83.3%.

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 FJ52 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for FJ52 WJV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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