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EX52 FWE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,016 mi
Last recorded122,016 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 FWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 122,016 miles

offside rear tyre perished and starting to spit

Pass 23 Sep 2016

nearside front tyre worn on edge of tread

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front inner rack end slight play

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,658 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover damaged

nearside front outer sill corroding

nearside front upper anti roll bar dust cover damaged

nearside qwing mirror damaged

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

slight power steering leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,312 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,426 miles

Nearside rear tyre very close to limit

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 21 Sep 2013 93,426 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre very close to limit

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,834 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 84,834 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,329 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 69,263 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 69,262 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 62,439 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,829 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 34,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 FWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

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

Is EX52 FWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 FWE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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