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FN52 CBO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,690 mi
Last recorded121,690 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2021 121,690 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 120,636 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded but not within prescribed area.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 119,297 miles

Central Rear rear axle has sign's of corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material have signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material have sign's of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 119,297 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear rear axle has sign's of corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material have signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material have sign's of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 113,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 107,908 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 5 Sep 2016 100,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 3 Sep 2015 93,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2015 93,820 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2015 93,819 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 89,594 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 89,594 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 85,270 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2013 85,270 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,061 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 83,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,864 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 76,290 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,868 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 72,868 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,601 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 63,772 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 63,772 miles

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

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 CBO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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