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FP52 BDE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,835 mi
Last recorded79,835 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 BDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,835 miles

front brake disks corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2016 79,831 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front brake disks corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Aug 2015 73,761 miles

front brake balance

front brake disks inner fale corroding

front tyres wearing on outter edges

outter sill corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,328 miles

front brake disks corr

near side rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Jul 2014 68,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake disks corr

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,639 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 62,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,544 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn low

Fail 13 Aug 2012 57,540 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,654 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 53,643 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 48,920 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 48,920 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wishbone rear bushes perishing and starting to split

both rear tyres perishing

damage to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 31,901 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 31,901 miles

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

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

advise condition of rear exhaust back box

Fail 12 Jul 2006 20,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,667 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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FP52 BDE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FP52 BDE, 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 BDE registered?

FP52 BDE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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