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FN52 CZB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

182,264 mi
Last recorded182,264 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 182,264 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel rear torsion bar weak (2.4.A.1b)

vehicle body in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2017 182,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing seized (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel rear torsion bar weak (2.4.A.1b)

vehicle body in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2016 173,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 173,631 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 167,576 miles

imbalance on front brakes

oil leak

wear on discs

wear on nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2015 167,576 miles

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

imbalance on front brakes

oil leak

wear on discs

wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2014 160,955 miles

offside front sill corroded not prescribed

offside front topmount bolt appears cross threaded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 153,987 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 153,921 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 147,115 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 147,115 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 140,302 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 136,539 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 131,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 126,365 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 122,114 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 117,541 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 CZB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CZB, 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 CZB registered?

FN52 CZB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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