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FG52 ZTE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,327 mi
Last recorded121,327 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZTE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 121,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,345 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 101,355 miles

Engine management light showing

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 101,355 miles

Engine management light showing

Pass 12 Oct 2011 91,833 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,828 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,743 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 68,229 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 60,330 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 52,511 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 41,448 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 ZTE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FG52 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

FG52 ZTE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is FG52 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG52 ZTE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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