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EX52 FVZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,143 mi
Last recorded101,143 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,143 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,614 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 79,131 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,387 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 61,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

wheel alignment appears incorrect

spare tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2005 46,945 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 FVZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

EX52 FVZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is EX52 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 FVZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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