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FD52 XXK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,931 mi
Last recorded172,931 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 XXK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2022 172,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill asembley (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill assembley (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 166,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 161,925 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 161,902 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 155,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 143,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 130,060 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 115,477 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 107,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both outer sills have repairs and rear innersills showing signs of corosion

engine cover insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,620 miles

advise strong nearside rear tyre badly perrished and split close to cords

noise belt area !!

Fail 7 Dec 2013 99,561 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise strong nearside rear tyre badly perrished and split close to cords

noise belt area !!

Pass 15 Dec 2012 89,999 miles

Emissions eratic

Headlight adjusters worn

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Dec 2012 89,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Dec 2011 80,333 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills damaged & starting to blister

offside front tyre fouling plastic inner wheel arch cover slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2010 70,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,748 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,846 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,853 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 42,622 miles

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2005 31,416 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 XXK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FD52 XXK, 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 XXK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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