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FE52 SZR

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,587 mi
Last recorded171,587 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 171,587 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,152 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 64,427 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 62,681 miles

Advise front brake pads apear low

Advise near side front trye perished

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 62,681 miles

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

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

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

Advise both fron ttyres perished and offside tyre worn badly on inner edge

Advise front brake pads apear low

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 59,024 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 58,940 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,584 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 54,561 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system cracked at the front

Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,499 miles

indicators fading

Fail 13 Apr 2011 50,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

indicators fading

Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,615 miles

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

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

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

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 SZR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FE52 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

FE52 SZR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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