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FN52 BBE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,418 mi
Last recorded123,418 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,418 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main feed to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing to edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment worn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened light fraying (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 116,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main feed to rear[by fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 116,044 miles

Emissions not tested no tailpipe attached (7.4.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and tailpipe not attached (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main feed to rear[by fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 109,114 miles

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear both outer sills dented

Rear child seats fitted to outer belts

Fail 14 Sep 2015 109,045 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear both outer sills dented

Rear child seats fitted to outer belts

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 102,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 97,345 miles

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

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

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

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

sticker in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2013 97,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

sticker in windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2012 88,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,522 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 83,494 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside stop light started working after being tapped

Fail 13 Aug 2010 76,118 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside wing mirror held on with tape

offside stop light started working after being tapped

both offside front and rear tyres have deep cuts in tread unable to tell if to cords

Pass 12 Aug 2009 68,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,820 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 44,885 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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FN52 BBE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BBE, 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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FN52 BBE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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