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CE52 FSN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,195 mi
Last recorded106,195 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 FSN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight inner side wall damage

Fail 6 Nov 2019 106,194 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight inner side wall damage

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,899 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 91,799 miles

Emissions not tested Excess smoke (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,708 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,301 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Oct 2014 74,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,811 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 69,831 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,477 miles

emmisions too clean to register

Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,135 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 59,131 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,782 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,774 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,172 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 43,172 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,047 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 29,761 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 23,097 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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CE52 FSN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 CE52 FSN, 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 CE52 FSN registered?

CE52 FSN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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