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FX52 BZY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Other 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

244,792 mi
Last recorded244,792 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 BZY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 244,792 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

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

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2012 91,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has damage to inner sidewall

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

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 244,655 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2011 238,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre underinflated

Fail 30 Aug 2011 238,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/r tyre underinflated

Pass 13 Sep 2010 234,540 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 234,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 225,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front link rod dust cover split.

offside rear lamp slightly insecure.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 225,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front link rod dust cover split.

offside rear lamp slightly insecure.

Pass 30 May 2008 180,315 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 117,665 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 59,986 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 BZY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BZY, 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 BZY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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