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FP52 BFU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,546 mi
Last recorded190,546 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 BFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 190,546 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills weak.

Fail 21 Mar 2019 190,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 3 bolt fix. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills weak.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 180,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint slight play.

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint leaking to limits. Advise this be repaired. (2.3.3b)

both outer sills weak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 134,315 miles

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in the n/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Mar 2017 134,255 miles

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

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight play in the n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 123,777 miles

slight play in the n/s front wheel bearing.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 123,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front union (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight play in the n/s front wheel bearing.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 111,824 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 111,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 98,403 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 98,403 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 80,660 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 80,660 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 80,658 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Both wing mirrors slightly damaged

Dipstick incomplete

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and wearing close to the limit in places

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear light lense damaged

Offside wing mirror slightly loose

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear light lense damaged

Offside wing mirror slightly loose

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s tail light slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,073 miles

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

nearside door mirror secured by electrical tape

offside door mirror secured by electrical tape

offside rear light cluster broken but not showing white light

Fail 17 Mar 2009 47,073 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside door mirror secured by electrical tape

offside door mirror secured by electrical tape

offside rear light cluster broken but not showing white light

Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,506 miles

rear silencer loose on centre pipe

Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,933 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 11,010 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 BFU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 BFU, 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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FP52 BFU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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