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FL52 OVY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,596 mi
Last recorded88,596 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2019 88,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 76,460 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,012 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,907 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,369 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 41,360 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,834 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 40,821 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,412 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,408 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,518 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 36,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 29,102 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 24,369 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 21,733 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 21,678 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 OVY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OVY, 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 OVY registered?

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

Is FL52 OVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL52 OVY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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