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FE52 NKO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,023 mi
Last recorded143,023 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 NKO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 143,023 miles

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW AND PERISHED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 143,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYLINDER (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BALD ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW AND PERISHED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 137,656 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 137,648 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 126,267 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light surface scratches to windscreen

Fail 30 Sep 2014 126,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light surface scratches to windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2013 112,619 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 112,609 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 105,712 miles

n/s/rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,201 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 87,652 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,174 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Sep 2009 84,174 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,122 miles

nearside and offside front bottom ball joint gaiters split

Fail 8 Sep 2008 78,100 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside and offside front bottom ball joint gaiters split

Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,418 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 69,412 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,446 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 59,446 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

off side rear tyre on limit

slight movement near side front bottom ball joint

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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FE52 NKO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FE52 NKO, 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 FE52 NKO registered?

FE52 NKO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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