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BT52 FMC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,721 mi
Last recorded109,721 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 FMC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 109,721 miles

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes s/ deterated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 109,632 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure both split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking both gatters split (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both outer sills holed (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bushes s/ deterated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 101,581 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both slightly deterated (2.4.G.2)

both n/s tyres walls light cracking

both outer sills damaged at rear / weak at front

Fail 1 Jun 2016 101,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both slightly deterated (2.4.G.2)

both n/s tyres walls light cracking

both outer sills damaged at rear / weak at front

Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,745 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres uneven wear wearing thin on inside edge off/ s front close to cords none exposed

Fail 26 Feb 2015 92,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres uneven wear wearing thin on inside edge off/ s front close to cords none exposed

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,807 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,585 miles

centre exhaust section corroded at rear joint

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats - visually checked seatbelts only

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/f bottom arm rear bush showing signs of wear

slight play detected in o/s/f drop link

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,793 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes showing signs of wear

child seat fitted to o/s/r seatbelt - visually checked seatbelt only

Pass 8 Mar 2011 63,583 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelts only

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 Mar 2011 63,583 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelts only

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,162 miles

front brake discs thin

rear exhaust section corroded

rear wiper poor

service light on dash

Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2007 23,001 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 12,394 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 12,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chunk missing from nearside front tyre sidewall

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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BT52 FMC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT52 FMC, 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 BT52 FMC registered?

BT52 FMC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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