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FP52 BKJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 BKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 166,401 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 166,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 154,270 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 154,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 147,695 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 147,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 131,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 114,098 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 114,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 98,104 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 81,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 81,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 64,499 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 64,499 miles

Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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FP52 BKJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FP52 BKJ, 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 FP52 BKJ registered?

FP52 BKJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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