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FN52 CAV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

122,870 mi
Last recorded122,870 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 122,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All lower (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 122,870 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All lower (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 112,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All lower (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 112,422 miles

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All lower (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 101,930 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 101,930 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,353 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 98,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,615 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 94,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 89,710 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 89,710 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,550 miles

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

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 6 Sep 2010 83,550 miles

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

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

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2009 76,002 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 76,002 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,025 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,647 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 57,647 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 45,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2006 45,581 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CAV 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 52.4%.

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

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