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FN52 BFJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,696 mi
Last recorded121,696 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 121,696 miles

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter leaking

both front brake disc,s inner faces, worn corroded and lipped

Fail 31 Jan 2018 121,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter leaking

both front brake disc,s inner faces, worn corroded and lipped

Pass 8 Apr 2017 117,099 miles

both front brake disc,s worn and lipped inner faces

Fail 7 Apr 2017 117,093 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link-rod (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm outter edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both front brake disc,s worn and lipped inner faces

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 109,820 miles

Centre exhaust pipe small leak by hanger

Offside Front brake pads appear low

Fail 4 Apr 2016 109,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre exhaust pipe small leak by hanger

Offside Front brake pads appear low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.mm on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,635 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,029 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 94,318 miles

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

Passenger seat not in use at time off test

Pass 24 Nov 2011 86,320 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 77,647 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,988 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 65,986 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,198 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,698 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 44,698 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

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

Nearside font tyre has damage to the outer wall.

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

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

Vehicle has a slight front brake imbalance.

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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FN52 BFJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN52 BFJ, 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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FN52 BFJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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