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DA52 FCL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,824 mi
Last recorded126,824 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 FCL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,824 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 126,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside & Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 117,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 117,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,652 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,111 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 97,110 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 83,657 miles

exhaust repaired

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,035 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,068 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 63,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,521 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 60,521 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 57,524 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,173 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 50,256 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,947 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 38,704 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,733 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 FCL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA52 FCL, 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 FCL registered?

DA52 FCL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 December 2002.

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