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FE52 SZY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,923 mi
Last recorded159,923 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 SZY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 159,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear & pipe to n/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust mid pipe holed by corrosion & blowing slightly

n/s/f outer sill corroded but well away from any prescribed areas .o/s/r outer sill showing early corrsion

Fail 1 Sep 2017 159,923 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear & pipe to n/s/r hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust mid pipe holed by corrosion & blowing slightly

n/s/f outer sill corroded but well away from any prescribed areas .o/s/r outer sill showing early corrsion

Pass 22 Sep 2016 140,546 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f outer sill corroded but well away from any prescribed areas

Fail 22 Sep 2016 140,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe &rear pipe holed by corrosion & (7.1.2)

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

heat shield above exhaust front box insecure

n/s/f outer sill corroded but well away from any prescribed areas

Pass 15 Sep 2015 128,857 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2015 118,857 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 120,437 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 120,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 110,845 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 110,845 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,357 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 102,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 93,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Sep 2010 83,233 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 73,208 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 73,195 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust blow at centre section.

Rear indicators pale

Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,400 miles

O/S/F shock absorber damp.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 48,893 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 48,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,067 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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FE52 SZY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SZY, 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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FE52 SZY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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