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FN52 BZJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,616 mi
Last recorded157,616 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 157,616 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 157,616 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 145,841 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 134,682 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 134,682 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 126,729 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 114,504 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 99,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 99,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 83,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,039 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,704 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 39,491 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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FN52 BZJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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