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FG52 ZTM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,023 mi
Last recorded167,023 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ZTM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 167,023 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 166,950 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint possible hub worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 147,893 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 147,863 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 133,365 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 133,365 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 115,975 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 106,131 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 106,131 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 96,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,300 miles

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

offside tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2011 86,478 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 86,478 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 74,614 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts. Due to child seats fitted.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 74,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Unable to check rear seat belts. Due to child seats fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 63,997 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 63,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,589 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 46,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,924 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 ZTM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZTM, 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 ZTM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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