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FN52 CVX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,149 mi
Last recorded72,149 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 CVX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 72,149 miles

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 71,952 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

outer sills corroed

Pass 13 Dec 2021 71,046 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 71,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,373 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills rusted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 70,373 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sills rusted

Pass 8 Jun 2019 69,418 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 69,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 68,862 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 68,862 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 67,193 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 67,193 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,291 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 65,291 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,991 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 64,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,563 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,964 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,420 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 63,470 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,413 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 62,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 58,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,467 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,214 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,025 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 CVX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CVX, 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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What year was FN52 CVX registered?

FN52 CVX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FN52 CVX shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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