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FD52 BPO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,577 mi
Last recorded96,577 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 BPO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,577 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 96,577 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,966 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 92,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,979 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 88,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 85,686 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Fail 17 Nov 2017 85,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slightly cracking in tread

Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,602 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 76,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Nov 2015 76,447 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened outer casing (3.5.1b)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Nov 2014 71,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 71,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 67,070 miles

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

both front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2012 62,564 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2011 57,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 52,466 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 52,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,561 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 46,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 40,448 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 40,438 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 27,464 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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FD52 BPO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD52 BPO, 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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FD52 BPO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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