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FN52 CYE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

131,938 mi
Last recorded131,938 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 CYE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 131,938 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 129,256 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel filler neck lower rubber pipe deteriorated.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 129,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

fuel filler neck lower pipe deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2022 126,087 miles

Fuel filler neck lower rubber pipe deteriorating.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 122,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 122,609 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,465 miles

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

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

both front indicator bulbs discoloured as with both side repeaters

both rear tyre treads perishing

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill area

front brake discs in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2018 121,948 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

offside rear tyre poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2018 121,948 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

offside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2017 120,889 miles

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Fail 4 Dec 2017 120,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth problem (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

unable to fully inspect front brake pads

Pass 13 Dec 2016 118,649 miles

some corrosion of exhaust system , small hole and blow at rear flange

Pass 18 Dec 2015 115,148 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 111,399 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 105,713 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 105,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 99,117 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 99,117 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 93,666 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low and worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,971 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested(child seat fitted)

offside front ball joint boot split

Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,971 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested(child seat fitted)

offside front ball joint boot split

Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,253 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,440 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2008 71,966 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2007 63,079 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 51,035 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 39,439 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 CYE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CYE, 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 CYE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 October 2002.

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