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FY52 BKV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,193 mi
Last recorded122,193 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 BKV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 122,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sills corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 117,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,893 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Apr 2018 108,685 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 May 2017 103,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is close to wear indicators

Offside Front tyre is close to wear indicators

Fail 6 May 2017 103,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre is close to wear indicators

Offside Front tyre is close to wear indicators

Pass 23 Apr 2016 96,456 miles

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

brake pipe greased

Pass 9 May 2015 89,474 miles

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

brake pipe greased.

Pass 10 May 2014 82,577 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 74,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 67,500 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 67,333 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2011 62,017 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 62,017 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,546 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,546 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Mar 2009 54,153 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,153 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,306 miles

advise backbox exhaust corroded

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2005 39,350 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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FY52 BKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY52 BKV, 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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FY52 BKV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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