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FV52 BEJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,432 mi
Last recorded128,432 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 BEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 128,432 miles

Front water ingress in the number plate

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Rear water ingress in the number plate

Fail 23 Jul 2016 128,404 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front water ingress in the number plate

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Rear water ingress in the number plate

Fail 6 Jun 2016 128,187 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 112,158 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Jun 2015 112,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2014 96,413 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,479 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 79,351 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,869 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,295 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,473 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 22,469 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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FV52 BEJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 FV52 BEJ, 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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FV52 BEJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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