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FX52 BXS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,701 mi
Last recorded117,701 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 BXS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2017 117,701 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general under body corrosion

n/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 106,547 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 106,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,536 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 100,527 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,646 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 96,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre worn

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2012 82,804 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 82,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,357 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,644 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,543 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 62,543 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 54,758 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 54,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 47,713 miles

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)

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,091 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 BXS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FX52 BXS, 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 FX52 BXS registered?

FX52 BXS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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