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FN52 BZE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,546 mi
Last recorded89,546 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 BZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,122 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,940 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 78,940 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 75,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 75,565 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear box hole at hanger (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 71,326 miles

Both front tyre treads lower on edges (not within center 3/4)

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

O/S/F wiper rubber split on ends

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 71,326 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Both front tyre treads lower on edges (not within center 3/4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center mount (7.1.2)

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

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

O/S/F wiper rubber split on ends

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 67,137 miles

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

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

spare tyre perished

Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,137 miles

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

spare tyre perished

Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,879 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 63,879 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,058 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit within centre three quarters tread, less on edges

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge and 2mm

some deterioration to front number plate

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,236 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

some perishing and stepping to offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2011 59,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm

some perishing and stepping to offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,497 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge and slightly perished

slight deterioration to front number plate

some deteriorationn to rear exhaust silencer

Fail 6 Sep 2010 56,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge and slightly perished

slight deterioration to front number plate

some deteriorationn to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,250 miles

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

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 25 Aug 2009 52,250 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,974 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 42,974 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,247 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 BZE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 BZE, 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 BZE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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