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EX52 FVA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,586 mi
Last recorded141,586 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 FVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2015 141,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle pipe is corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 141,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle pipe is corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 5 Mar 2014 124,123 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 113,006 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 103,492 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 96,336 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 88,153 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 88,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 87,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hazard switch sticks

Pass 28 Jan 2009 79,452 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 72,226 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 72,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 61,132 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,591 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 FVA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FVA, 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 FVA registered?

EX52 FVA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is EX52 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 FVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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