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FL52 COU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,640 mi
Last recorded129,640 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 COU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 129,640 miles

accident damage to n/s and n/s front wing

both side mirrors repaired with tape

both sides amber repeater lamps fading

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade badly worn

slight eahaust blow at front flange

Fail 2 Oct 2013 129,640 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage to n/s and n/s front wing

both side mirrors repaired with tape

both sides amber repeater lamps fading

rear number plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade badly worn

slight eahaust blow at front flange

Pass 1 Oct 2012 117,611 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both wing mirrors have been repaired

damage to nearside sill/vehicle body

nearside front position lamp dim

Fail 26 Sep 2012 117,558 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both wing mirrors have been repaired

damage to nearside sill/vehicle body

nearside front position lamp dim

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 26 Sep 2011 101,816 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside sill/vehicle body

driver's seat belt slight damaged/frayed

nearside mirror has been repaired

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside obligatory mirror has been repaired

Fail 26 Sep 2011 101,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to nearside sill/vehicle body

driver's seat belt slight damaged/frayed

nearside mirror has been repaired

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside obligatory mirror has been repaired

Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,571 miles

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

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

drivers seatbelt has slight damage/fraying

Fail 24 Sep 2010 86,272 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

drivers seatbelt has slight damage/fraying

rear exhaust system corroded and leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,754 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,639 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 65,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 56,815 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)

nearside lower sill damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,440 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s door mirror danmaged

Pass 27 Sep 2005 35,340 miles

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

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

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 COU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 COU, 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 COU registered?

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

Is FL52 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 COU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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