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FG52 CJV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,579 mi
Last recorded118,579 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 CJV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 118,579 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2015 114,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pad depth not visible through wheels

o/s/front mirror damaged

Fail 19 May 2015 114,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake pad depth not visible through wheels

o/s/front mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2014 108,842 miles

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

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

o/s/front mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2014 108,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s/front mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 103,376 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 May 2013 103,376 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 93,148 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 93,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 82,222 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 82,217 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,664 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre slight deteriorated

Oil leak offside front upper

Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,982 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 71,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 51,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 32,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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FG52 CJV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG52 CJV, 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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FG52 CJV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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