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FA52 ZGP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

231,869 mi
Last recorded231,869 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 ZGP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 231,869 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 231,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 137,698 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 137,698 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 132,494 miles

front discs lipped

oil cap missing

Fail 15 Jul 2015 132,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs lipped

oil cap missing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 123,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 112,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both swept areas of the windscreen have light scratches,not affecting the drivers view at time of test

nearside and offside positions of the vehicle are described as if the vehicle was uk specification right hand drive,actual vehicle design is left hand drive.

nearside rear tyre has a slight 'flat spot' in the treaded area

Fail 16 Jul 2013 112,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both swept areas of the windscreen have light scratches,not affecting the drivers view at time of test

nearside and offside positions of the vehicle are described as if the vehicle was uk specification right hand drive,actual vehicle design is left hand drive.

nearside rear tyre has a slight 'flat spot' in the treaded area

Pass 9 Aug 2012 105,239 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 105,239 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 93,188 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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FA52 ZGP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA52 ZGP, 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 FA52 ZGP registered?

FA52 ZGP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is FA52 ZGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 ZGP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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