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FL52 OWD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,762 mi
Last recorded107,762 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 OWD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 107,762 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 107,762 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 103,056 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2016 103,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,747 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 94,776 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 94,776 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,774 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 90,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2012 57,314 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 57,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,323 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 51,234 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 44,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Jan 2010 44,762 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2009 39,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 39,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,010 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 20,639 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 OWD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

FL52 OWD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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The MOT history for FL52 OWD shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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