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EX52 FAO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,381 mi
Last recorded198,381 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 FAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 198,381 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 198,381 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 187,928 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 175,672 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 164,843 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 164,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 153,200 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 143,203 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 130,866 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 130,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs show corrosion

nearside front position lamp appears dim

nearside front wiper rubber is split

Pass 20 Aug 2011 116,398 miles

front brake discs show wear

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s and n/s/f side lamps would appear dim

Pass 27 Aug 2010 105,541 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 105,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 94,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 81,651 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 51,821 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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EX52 FAO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EX52 FAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX52 FAO?

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What year was EX52 FAO registered?

EX52 FAO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is EX52 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 FAO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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