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FL52 BYT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,338 mi
Last recorded70,338 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 BYT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 70,338 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,332 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 60,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 53,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 48,284 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 48,225 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,026 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 27,280 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,379 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,078 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,971 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 14,015 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,653 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 9,389 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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FL52 BYT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL52 BYT, 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 FL52 BYT registered?

FL52 BYT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is FL52 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 BYT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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