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FN52 CWX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,453 mi
Last recorded131,453 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 CWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 131,453 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 131,294 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 123,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 118,739 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,541 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 181,083 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 109,581 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 5 Sep 2013 109,581 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 30 Aug 2012 104,200 miles

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

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

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

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

one bulb in high level stop lamp led inoperative

Pass 30 Aug 2012 104,200 miles

one bulb in high level stop lamp led inoperative

Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,672 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

osf wheel bearing slightly noisey

slight play in nsf steering rack end.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 90,853 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,175 miles

rear tyre walls perished.nsf tyre worn outer edge

Fail 9 Sep 2009 85,175 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear tyre walls perished.nsf tyre worn outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 80,266 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 80,266 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2007 74,942 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 74,942 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,171 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 CWX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CWX, 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 CWX registered?

FN52 CWX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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