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BT52 FPF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

96,250 mi
Last recorded96,250 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 FPF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 96,250 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

sills covered in underseal

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Dec 2024 96,250 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil level low

sills covered in underseal

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2024 74,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn / bald on edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2023 74,744 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Front Tyre worn / bald on edge

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,291 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 56,283 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 51,749 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 51,749 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 47,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 4 Dec 2019 47,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Nov 2018 39,648 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 33,174 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 33,174 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 29,167 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,886 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 26,332 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 24,538 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,496 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,704 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 18,969 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 17,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 14,998 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,727 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 10,420 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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BT52 FPF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

BT52 FPF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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