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CX52 FSV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,048 mi
Last recorded110,048 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 FSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,048 miles

EXHAUST BRACKET AT FRONT WELD BROKEN

FRONT DISCS PITTING AND WORN

N/S/F SILL CORROSION

Offside Front LINK ROD PLAY

Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,048 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint BOTTOM JOINT (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST BRACKET AT FRONT WELD BROKEN

FRONT DISCS PITTING AND WORN

N/S/F SILL CORROSION

Offside Front LINK ROD PLAY

Pass 5 Jan 2016 107,028 miles

Offside Front slight bind on brake

front discs pitting

Pass 2 Jan 2015 94,818 miles

exhaust box loose inside

o/s sill getting soft

Pass 7 Jan 2014 76,018 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 76,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 72,066 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 66,760 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,403 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs wearing advise new ones when pads wear down

Fail 16 Dec 2010 60,403 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front discs wearing advise new ones when pads wear down

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,348 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,348 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 49,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 49,895 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,711 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 43,711 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,102 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 35,805 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 FSV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CX52 FSV, 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 FSV registered?

CX52 FSV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 2002.

Is CX52 FSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX52 FSV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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