CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE52 TFY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

164,509 mi
Last recorded164,509 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 TFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 164,509 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs surface corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded heavily in places

general corrosion on under body and all suspension components

nearside front coil spring heavily corroded

nearside front upper strut bearing slightly rough

Pass 20 Aug 2016 158,586 miles

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside rear tyre perished and close to legal limit

Fail 18 Aug 2016 158,575 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

centre exhaust heavily corroded and has slight blow

metal brake pipes corroded in places

nearside rear tyre perished and close to legal limit

offside front outer sill heavily corroded,weak and holed

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 150,639 miles

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

both outer sills heavily corroded and holed

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm heavily corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2015 150,638 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both outer sills heavily corroded and holed

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm heavily corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 142,882 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

n/s/front outer sill corroded & weak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 142,881 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes slight corrosion

front disc in poor condition

n/s/front outer sill corroded & weak

o/s/rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2013 133,733 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded in places

front discs in poor condition

nearside outer sill heavily corroded and weak

Fail 30 Aug 2013

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

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

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

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

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

all metal brake pipes corroded in places

front discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside outer sill heavily corroded and weak

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 17 Sep 2012 122,739 miles

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

both front lower wishbones corroded

both front springs corroded

both outer sills corroded and weak

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2012 122,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front lower wishbones corroded

both front springs corroded

both outer sills corroded and weak

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 111,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 111,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,511 miles

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

nearside mirror missing

Fail 5 Oct 2010 101,511 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror missing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 87,314 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 87,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 74,006 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,885 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,573 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

front pads look low

n/s/r tyre close to limit

smoke borderline pass

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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE52 TFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE52 TFY?

You can check the full history of FE52 TFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE52 TFY registered?

FE52 TFY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FE52 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE52 TFY shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE52 TFY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE52 TFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.