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FD52 ZFW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,209 mi
Last recorded147,209 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 ZFW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 147,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 147,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 132,811 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 132,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 126,121 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 117,122 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 107,164 miles

front discs corroded on the edges

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to engine covers and underbody trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2008 107,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discs corroded on the edges

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to engine covers and underbody trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2007 97,486 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2007 97,471 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 83,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 68,810 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)

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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FD52 ZFW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZFW, 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 FD52 ZFW registered?

FD52 ZFW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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