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FX52 BVJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,190 mi
Last recorded154,190 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 BVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 154,190 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 154,190 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill all marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill all marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 144,585 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 144,581 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 136,487 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 127,253 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 127,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 118,570 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 118,570 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 110,495 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

osf tyre edge worn

Fail 11 Apr 2014 110,495 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

osf tyre edge worn

Pass 17 Apr 2013 102,888 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 102,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 94,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,986 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 73,839 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,640 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 62,573 miles

* Note would advise replacement of front disc's and pad's, braking difference on balance to the minimum requirements *

* Please note full under cover engine and g/box restricted inspection in those areas *

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,662 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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FX52 BVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FX52 BVJ, 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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FX52 BVJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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