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FE52 YOG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,113 mi
Last recorded113,113 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 YOG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 113,113 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,866 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 108,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 101,655 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 101,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AS NEASSARY (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,885 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 84,140 miles

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 26 Jul 2016 84,139 miles

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

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

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,289 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 74,289 miles

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,631 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 65,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 62,048 miles

damage to body work

fuel filler flap missing

o/s/r lamp damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2013 62,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r lamp damaged

damage to body work

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,323 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 51,992 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 51,992 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,720 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,484 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 40,484 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad worn

engine undertray fitted incorrectly

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,120 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 YOG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YOG, 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 YOG registered?

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

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The MOT history for FE52 YOG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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