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FN52 BAU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,464 mi
Last recorded100,464 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 100,464 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 99,404 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked and perished

Fail 2 Oct 2013 99,404 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracked and perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 98,631 miles

slight grease leakage from offside drive shaft boot

Pass 29 Sep 2011 98,023 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 97,332 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2010 97,332 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2009 94,895 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Sep 2008 93,394 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 93,394 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 83,662 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 72,162 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 72,162 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FN52 BAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FN52 BAU, 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 FN52 BAU registered?

FN52 BAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is FN52 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN52 BAU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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