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FE52 TBY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,685 mi
Last recorded121,685 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 TBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 121,685 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2016 107,757 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

general underbody corrosion

oil leak

outer sills undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2014 95,344 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 95,334 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,701 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 81,737 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 81,737 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 74,624 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 74,624 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 69,510 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,784 miles

front wiper blades torn.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 62,783 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wiper blades torn.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 58,085 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 58,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 52,631 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,497 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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FE52 TBY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

FE52 TBY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is FE52 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 TBY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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