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FL52 OAO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,565 mi
Last recorded163,565 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 163,565 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyrewall starting to split

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

centre brake light n/w

front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 3 Feb 2017 163,565 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyrewall starting to split

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

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

centre brake light n/w

front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 8 Feb 2016 156,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre brake light n/w

n/s/f top suspension bearing starting to sieze

Fail 8 Feb 2016 156,797 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre brake light n/w

n/s/f top suspension bearing starting to sieze

Pass 10 Feb 2015 149,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light n/w

front and rear tyres different sizes

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 143,059 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2014 143,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both headlamp glasses faded

Pass 8 Feb 2013 135,346 miles

Oil leak

center brake light inop

front number plate damaged

slightwear front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 2 Feb 2013 135,261 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Oil leak

center brake light inop

front brake discs excessivly corroding

front number plate damaged

slightwear front suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2012 128,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

center brake light inop

front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 122,791 miles

center brake light inop

front inner brake discs corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2011 122,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

center brake light inop

front inner brake discs corroding

o/s outer handbrake cable broken

Fail 4 Feb 2010 117,078 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s outer handbrake cable broken

Pass 4 Feb 2010 117,078 miles

o/s outer handbrake cable broken

Pass 21 Oct 2008 109,357 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 104,943 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2006 96,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 87,294 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 OAO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

FL52 OAO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is FL52 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 OAO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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