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FD52 ZGG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,930 mi
Last recorded126,930 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 ZGG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 126,930 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 121,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 121,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 117,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 10 Aug 2013 117,130 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Jul 2012 105,983 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 105,983 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear discs and pads condition poor

Pass 22 Jul 2011 95,651 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,783 miles

no suspension movement o/side rear

Fail 22 Jul 2010 85,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no suspension movement o/side rear

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,249 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 69,450 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 54,419 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n?s and os frount tyres cuting on inside

Pass 13 Jun 2006 34,812 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,281 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 ZGG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGG, 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 ZGG registered?

FD52 ZGG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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