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CF52 FZB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,777 mi
Last recorded92,777 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 FZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,777 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,877 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 84,862 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2013 80,072 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on shoulders

Fail 21 Nov 2013 79,989 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 27 Nov 2012 75,446 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 75,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,226 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 70,226 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,253 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 63,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 56,188 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 56,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 48,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,071 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 38,698 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 32,914 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 21,072 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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CF52 FZB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CF52 FZB, 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 CF52 FZB registered?

CF52 FZB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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