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EX52 FCE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,134 mi
Last recorded118,134 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 FCE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2017 118,134 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint / hub (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes sound rough

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear drum (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower arm is different to o/s/f lower arm

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 113,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 113,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

some seats not fit at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2015 105,539 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 105,383 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f,n/s/f,n/s/r tyres worn on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2014 96,950 miles

near side rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 88,510 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Feb 2012 81,438 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 81,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 74,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 74,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 66,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 66,274 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 55,599 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,505 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,308 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 32,308 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Mar 2006 25,079 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 25,038 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 22,915 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 FCE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EX52 FCE, 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 EX52 FCE registered?

EX52 FCE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is EX52 FCE safe to buy?

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