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FG52 ZSE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,213 mi
Last recorded61,213 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZSE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,213 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 60,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,235 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 46,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 34,012 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 34,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,733 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 22,729 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,346 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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FG52 ZSE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG52 ZSE, 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 FG52 ZSE registered?

FG52 ZSE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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