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FN52 BDV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,420 mi
Last recorded190,420 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 190,420 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under rear seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 188,095 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 185,767 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 185,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 182,019 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 181,998 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure centre on to axle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 176,251 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 168,349 miles

o/s and n/s rear outer sills rusty

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2015 161,898 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 161,894 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 147,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 136,679 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 122,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 122,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 105,843 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 91,324 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 91,324 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 78,886 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 67,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 57,115 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 BDV 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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