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FX52 BXZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,005 mi
Last recorded85,005 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 BXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 85,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded From Nearside Rear flexi hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 85,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded From Offside Rear flexi hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides Rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded From Nearside Rear flexi hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Front (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Radiator leaking

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both Sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 76,041 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,734 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 67,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,052 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 61,051 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,363 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,361 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 48,458 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 48,458 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 33,222 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,760 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 BXZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BXZ, 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 BXZ registered?

FX52 BXZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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