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DA52 FBE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,144 mi
Last recorded108,144 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 FBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 108,144 miles

OSR TYRE WORN ON EDGES (185/65/15)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 108,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

OSR TYRE WORN ON EDGES (185/65/15)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 89,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

STRONG ADVISE: OS rear tyre heavily worn on outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 83,787 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 77,258 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 77,249 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 71,247 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 71,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 64,434 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 64,434 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 59,516 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 48,383 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 48,383 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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DA52 FBE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DA52 FBE, 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 DA52 FBE registered?

DA52 FBE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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