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FP52 EBX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

207,110 mi
Last recorded207,110 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 EBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 207,110 miles

rear shockers have corrosion

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

Nearside Front mirror been repaired

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

engine cover

engine oil top missing

front brake pads low and front brake disc have corrosion

front wipers have splits

n/s/r light loose

outer sills have been repaired and has corrosion o/s & n/s

rear brake ferrules have corrosion

top shocker mountings have play o/s & n/s

under tray fitted / loose

Fail 1 Sep 2017 207,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front mirror been repaired

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

engine cover

front brake pads low and front brake disc have corrosion

front wipers have splits

heat shield loose

n/s/r light loose

outer sills have been repaired and has corrosion o/s & n/s

rear brake ferrules have corrosion

rear shockers have corrosion

top shocker mountings have play o/s & n/s

under tray fitted / loose

Pass 26 Aug 2016 197,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot slight noise (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear light slightly loose

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated and slightly loose (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer wall

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2015 185,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lots of rear brake pipes are wax oil

n/s/f brake pipe has slight corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/r light slight loose

o/s/r main brake pipe has slight corrosion

rear shockers have corrosion /slighty cracks in bushes o/s/r & n/s/r

Fail 12 Aug 2015 185,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lots of rear brake pipes are wax oil

n/s/f brake pipe has slight corrosion

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/r light slight loose

o/s/r main brake pipe has slight corrosion

rear shockers have corrosion /slighty cracks in bushes o/s/r & n/s/r

Pass 27 Aug 2014 179,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all rear brake pipe have been waxoil

o/s & n/s outer sills are soft under finger / thumb no holes ,surface corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2014 179,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear brake pipe have been waxoil

o/s & n/s outer sills are soft under finger / thumb no holes ,surface corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2013 172,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipe have been waxoil

Fail 14 Aug 2013 172,295 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear brake pipe have been waxoil

Pass 31 Aug 2012 166,598 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 159,105 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2011 159,105 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2010 142,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 121,013 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 121,013 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2008 99,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 99,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2007 76,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2007 76,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Dec 2006 55,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Dec 2006 55,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Dec 2005 29,142 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 EBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EBX, 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 EBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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