CarVerify

Free Car Check

FN52 BAA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,418 mi
Last recorded90,418 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BAA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018 90,418 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside filler in sill

Pass 18 Jul 2017 86,157 miles

Both sides front outer sills non prescribed areas corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides bulbs yellow colouring fading (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 86,153 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe corroded and holed (7.1.2)

Both sides front outer sills non prescribed areas corroded

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides bulbs yellow colouring fading (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 83,054 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 83,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 72,374 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 72,370 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inside face

Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,283 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,318 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 62,318 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,794 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 49,400 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 49,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/r child seat fitted belt not tested

Pass 29 Jan 2008 39,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2007 28,890 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 27,414 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,414 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 19,655 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FN52 BAA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FN52 BAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FN52 BAA?

You can check the full history of FN52 BAA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FN52 BAA registered?

FN52 BAA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is FN52 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 BAA shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FN52 BAA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FN52 BAA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.