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FN52 BCV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,795 mi
Last recorded115,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 115,795 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 115,795 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 111,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 111,401 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides outer sills (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 106,589 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 106,589 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 96,473 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 96,473 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 92,518 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 86,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 86,041 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 79,407 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 75,097 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,097 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,652 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 8 Sep 2009 65,641 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,547 miles

slight exhaust leak rear box joint

Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,207 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 51,206 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,736 miles

intermediate exhaust shows extensive corossion

rear silencer shows extensive corossion and starting to blow

Pass 30 Aug 2006 40,844 miles

offside mirror broken but still working ok

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

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