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FN52 CYY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

181,718 mi
Last recorded181,718 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 181,718 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 181,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 178,827 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 178,825 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 170,062 miles

wear discs

Pass 13 Apr 2012 161,484 miles

front brake discs ridged + pads look very thin

o/s/f coil spring corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2012 161,484 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs ridged + pads look very thin

o/s/f coil spring corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2011 153,353 miles

front brake discs ridged and pads thin

o/s/f tyre close to limit

vehicle emitts some black smoke

Fail 8 Apr 2011 153,351 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front brake discs ridged + pads look thin

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Apr 2010 146,079 miles

front brake discs ridged

Fail 8 Apr 2010 146,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake discs ridged

Pass 13 Mar 2009 139,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 133,812 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 133,793 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 124,087 miles

light corrosing in rearsusponents

Fail 4 Sep 2006 124,086 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

light corrosion forming in rear suspension components

light corrosion forming on rear brake hose ends

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 CYY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CYY, 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 CYY registered?

FN52 CYY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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