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FP52 BFK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,845 mi
Last recorded150,845 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 BFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 150,845 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 150,845 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,011 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 142,011 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2016 123,824 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 123,174 miles

FRONT TYRES 195/65R15 REAR TYRES 185/65R15

FRONT-REAR AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S/F TOP STRUT BEARING TIGHT

O/S/F TYRE WORN VERY LOW(RAISED TREAD PATTERN)

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING

Fail 21 Aug 2015 123,174 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

FRONT TYRES 195/65R15 REAR TYRES 185/65R15

FRONT-REAR AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

O/S/F TOP STRUT BEARING TIGHT

O/S/F TYRE WORN VERY LOW(RAISED TREAD PATTERN)

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

REAR RUBBER EXHAUST MOUNT MISSING

Fail 8 Sep 2014 123,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 89,968 miles

noise from rear axle when jacking up

seats removed at mot

tyre size 185/65r15

Fail 30 Aug 2013 89,966 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from rear axle when jacking up

seats removed at mot

tyre size 185/65r15

Pass 5 Sep 2012 78,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

incorrect size of tyres fitted to front axle for vehicle spec.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 73,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

incorrect size of tyres fitted to front axle for vehicle spec.

Fail 19 May 2010 58,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2010 58,182 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,691 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,640 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,112 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 26,355 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 BFK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BFK, 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 BFK registered?

FP52 BFK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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