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FE52 UDZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,861 mi
Last recorded143,861 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 143,861 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 143,861 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 134,752 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 134,752 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 127,450 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 127,448 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 117,908 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 117,908 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 108,796 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 108,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 101,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 19 Feb 2010 91,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,485 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 72,332 miles

engine cover loose

Pass 19 Jan 2007 62,784 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 62,784 miles

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

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

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 UDZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

FE52 UDZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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