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FN52 BCE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,922 mi
Last recorded155,922 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BCE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 155,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 155,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 147,470 miles

tdv pulley braking up crank pulley

Fail 18 Sep 2017 147,418 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

tdv pulley braking up crank pulley

Pass 8 Sep 2016 133,673 miles

Offside Rear brake flexy insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2016 323,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake flexy insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2015 128,661 miles

Nearside Front 185/65 15 88T tyre worn on inner raised tread area

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 128,661 miles

Nearside Front 185/65 15 88T tyre worn on inner raised tread area

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 122,710 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2014 122,710 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear wheel bearings slight noise

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 115,689 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

light scratches in windscreen

n/s/r tyre slight wear on outer edge also slight perrrishing

Pass 8 Aug 2012 106,754 miles

Exhaust has temporary repair

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2012 106,750 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has temporary repair

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 91,134 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 78,829 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 76,930 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread(just below 3mm)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 76,930 miles

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread(just below 3mm)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 67,498 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 67,498 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 57,432 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,653 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 34,489 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 BCE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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