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FP52 BOU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,688 mi
Last recorded165,688 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 BOU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 165,688 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 150,151 miles

front tyres wearing on egde

o/s/r brake hose perished

rrar tyres wearing on egde

Pass 30 Oct 2012 149,980 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 139,057 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 139,057 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 127,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 115,929 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 115,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,522 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 101,522 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 78,793 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 78,769 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 78,769 miles

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.

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 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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FP52 BOU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 November 2002.

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