MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides outer sills (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Wiperblades x2
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)
Wiperblades x2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside wiper blade
offside rear slight minor cosmetic damage
nearside wiper blade
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear slight minor cosmetic damage
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front tyre cut on sidewall
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front tyre cut on sidewall
slight exhaust leak rear box joint
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
intermediate exhaust shows extensive corossion
rear silencer shows extensive corossion and starting to blow
offside mirror broken but still working ok
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FN52 BCV 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 BCV, 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 BCV registered?
FN52 BCV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.
Is FN52 BCV safe to buy?
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