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CX52 FSN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,845 mi
Last recorded106,845 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 FSN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 106,845 miles

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

surface corrosion to exhaust

under cover fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 105,387 miles

general under body corrosion

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 3 Sep 2014 103,541 miles

Movement in deivers seat lower swub.

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pitting to rear brake disc's.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 103,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,330 miles

Both sides front anti roll bar link ball joints have movement.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to rear brake disc's.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 101,279 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,565 miles

front pads low

both front shocks weaping

front discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,902 miles

exhaust system rusty

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 2 Sep 2010 89,000 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s sill damaged

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 23 Sep 2009 84,620 miles

body damage n/s/r sill

both lower arms rear bushes perished

Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,963 miles

front discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing low

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Oct 2007 74,518 miles

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 17 Oct 2006 66,989 miles

both front shockers damp

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 16 Oct 2006 66,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front shockers damp

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2005 41,197 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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CX52 FSN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX52 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 CX52 FSN registered?

CX52 FSN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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