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FE52 TCX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,479 mi
Last recorded134,479 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 TCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 134,479 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 134,466 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2019 132,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 132,362 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 129,038 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 128,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 124,906 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 124,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump u/s (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 120,958 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 4 Aug 2015 116,815 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2015 116,085 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 110,634 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 107,870 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 97,586 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside wiper arm sitting high on windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2012 97,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

Offside wiper arm sitting high on windscreen

Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 66,555 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,746 miles

child seat in n/s/r, can not check seat or seatbelt

Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,801 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 49,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,341 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 TCX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

FE52 TCX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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