MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS LOOK WORN
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
STEERING RACK IS WET WITH OIL
SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED
front tyres wearing on egde
o/s/r brake hose perished
rrar tyres wearing on egde
centre pipe in poor condition
n/s/f tyre just legal
n/s/r tyre wearing on egde
n/s/r wheel/brake noisey
rear box in poor condition
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s rack have slight play
o/s/f tyre wearing on egde
o/s/r brake hoses perished
n/s/f tyre wearing low
n/s/r tyre just legal
o/s/f tyre just legal
o/s/r tyre wearing low and egdes wearing
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads look low, discs in poor condition [surface rust]
front wipers worn giving poor clearance
large stone chip in center of windscreen
nearside rear outer park brake cable sleeve broken, cable still functions ok
rear brake pads look low, discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FP52 BOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 BOU, 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 BOU registered?
FP52 BOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 November 2002.
Is FP52 BOU safe to buy?
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