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EX52 FCL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

173,780 mi
Last recorded173,780 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 FCL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 173,780 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 158,799 miles

Nearside slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 2 May 2017 152,918 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play inn/s/f rack end

Pass 5 Apr 2016 146,246 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 139,830 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 134,456 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 127,721 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 127,721 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 118,855 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 118,855 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 109,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake discs worn both sides front

Pass 14 Mar 2011 109,279 miles

brake discs worn both sides front

Pass 23 Feb 2010 99,997 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,009 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2008 88,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,091 miles

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

rear seats have been removed not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,960 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 46,200 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 FCL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EX52 FCL registered?

EX52 FCL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2002.

Is EX52 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 FCL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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