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FL52 BZE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,217 mi
Last recorded103,217 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 BZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 103,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 103,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 103,172 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 103,171 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,039 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 103,039 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 102,473 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 101,291 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 97,495 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 97,495 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,204 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 92,886 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 89,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 89,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 89,729 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 78,718 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 78,718 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 76,524 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2005 72,335 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 72,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (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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FL52 BZE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FL52 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

FL52 BZE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2002.

Is FL52 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 BZE shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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