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FE52 YOL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,991 mi
Last recorded169,991 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 169,991 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 169,991 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 163,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 158,355 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 158,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Body has slight corrosion both rear sills slight rust (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 153,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

front wiper blades split at ends

nearside front Tyre low on pressure

nearside outer sill corroded and holed at front

offside differential oil seal leaking gear oil

offside rear tyre cracking it tread

service light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 148,960 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 144,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 134,513 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2012 121,681 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 110,669 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level close to min

Fail 20 Jul 2010 97,790 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 97,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 85,095 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 72,541 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 72,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 56,607 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 45,163 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 32,496 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 YOL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

FE52 YOL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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