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FE52 YPC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,215 mi
Last recorded213,215 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 YPC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 213,215 miles

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

front brake discs corroding,recommend renewal on next pad change.

offside and nearside outer sills corroding,recommend repair by welding.

offside front wiper deteriorating.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 213,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroding,recommend renewal on next pad change.

offside and nearside outer sills corroding,recommend repair by welding.

offside front wiper deteriorating.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 202,986 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 184,256 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 161,221 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 161,216 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 139,008 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

recommend air-conditioning regas/service and decontamination.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref abnormal front tyre wear.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 139,008 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)

recommend air-conditioning regas/service and decontamination.

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustment ref abnormal front tyre wear.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 115,526 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 115,526 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 91,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 YPC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YPC, 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 YPC registered?

FE52 YPC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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