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FN52 DFD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,847 mi
Last recorded85,847 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 85,847 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front only just acceptable (3.5.1i)

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 85,847 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working n/s rear (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working o/s rear (1.2.1b)

coil spring broken o/s front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front only just acceptable (3.5.1i)

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,421 miles

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

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

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 68,421 miles

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

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

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

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 55,144 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 55,144 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,095 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

belly panel fitted

both front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,828 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 46,821 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,680 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 38,502 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,502 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,984 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,385 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 DFD 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 68.8%.

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 DFD, 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 DFD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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