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FP52 BFV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

40,684 mi
Last recorded40,684 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 BFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 40,684 miles

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

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

front strut top bearings stiff

Fail 19 Feb 2016 40,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front strut top bearings stiff

Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,271 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 32,794 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 32,794 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 30,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,600 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 28,242 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 16 Nov 2011 28,242 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 27 Nov 2010 25,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Fail 26 Nov 2010 25,751 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,924 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 22,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,499 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 21,495 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 18,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 14,984 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 14,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 BFV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BFV, 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 BFV registered?

FP52 BFV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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