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FL52 OVK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,355 mi
Last recorded116,355 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 OVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 116,355 miles

sills distorted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 104,939 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorated/polish

Rear silencer rattle and appears blocked

Fail 29 Jan 2019 104,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorated/polish

Rear silencer rattle and appears blocked

Pass 27 Feb 2018 104,890 miles

Rear exhaust slight rattle

Pass 17 May 2017 99,812 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine light on

Exhaust rusty

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread.

Fail 29 Feb 2016 91,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint @ rack from ram? (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,122 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 82,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

mil light on

Pass 12 Mar 2013 78,069 miles

exhaust rear section deteriorating

steering rack slightly damp

Fail 12 Mar 2013 78,058 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear section deteriorating

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,768 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

steering pump noisy

Pass 16 Mar 2011 66,672 miles

both front tyres started to wear on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,667 miles

pos start of leak around switch? on power steering

Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,095 miles

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

number plates starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape and splitting in tread

Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,044 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,401 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 24,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear number plates starting to seperate

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 OVK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OVK, 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 OVK registered?

FL52 OVK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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The MOT history for FL52 OVK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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