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EX52 FVV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

193,082 mi
Last recorded193,082 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 193,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 184,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 184,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 75,632 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,766 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn

power steering slightly poor

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2010 62,701 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

brake discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 58,177 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 58,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,029 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,942 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,079 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2005 25,507 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 FVV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FVV, 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 FVV?

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What year was EX52 FVV registered?

EX52 FVV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is EX52 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 FVV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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