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FN52 BCU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,522 mi
Last recorded132,522 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2018 132,522 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2017 124,460 miles

Rear exhaust bracket rusted

Fail 18 Sep 2017 124,460 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust not able to take a exhaust probe (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear exhaust bracket rusted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,114 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2016 119,114 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2015 110,848 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 110,848 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 102,257 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 95,826 miles

exhaust middle section starting to deteriorate

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Sep 2012 87,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inside edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 87,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded on inside edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 77,059 miles

Front number plate starting to deteriorate.

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Aug 2010 67,222 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2010 67,222 miles

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

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,266 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge - close to limit

Fail 3 Sep 2009 59,258 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge - close to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Sep 2008 51,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,395 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Aug 2006 26,517 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 20,278 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 BCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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