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FP52 AWW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,244 mi
Last recorded167,244 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 AWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 167,244 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 164,789 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 161,648 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 161,648 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 158,575 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 155,772 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 152,068 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 148,310 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 148,269 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 144,648 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 144,592 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 140,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 136,332 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 133,780 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 131,869 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 128,590 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 124,294 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 124,294 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 119,642 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 112,827 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 105,920 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 98,648 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 93,002 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 93,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads approx 75% worn out

rear brake pads approx 80% worn out

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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FP52 AWW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FP52 AWW, 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 FP52 AWW registered?

FP52 AWW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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The MOT history for FP52 AWW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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