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FX52 CEJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,274 mi
Last recorded103,274 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 CEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 103,274 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 103,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 100,132 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 100,085 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 89,514 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 77,449 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,555 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 66,930 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,522 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 53,017 miles

off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2009 53,017 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,882 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,026 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 33,222 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 CEJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 CEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX52 CEJ registered?

FX52 CEJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is FX52 CEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 CEJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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