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FP52 EER

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,686 mi
Last recorded156,686 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 EER
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 156,686 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 156,538 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 146,528 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 146,354 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 132,767 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 121,376 miles

Nearside Front outer sill holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

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

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorating.

Offside outer sill corroding.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 121,373 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt +offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front outer sill holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.

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

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorating.

Offside outer sill corroding.

nail in o/s/r tyre.

slight roughness in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 110,107 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 110,092 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 99,268 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 87,947 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,596 miles

both door mirrors repaired with tape but still secure

Fail 17 Oct 2011 77,596 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both door mirrors repaired with tape but still secure

Pass 18 Oct 2010 71,218 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,048 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,560 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 60,560 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,692 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 42,995 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 42,995 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 EER is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EER, 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 EER registered?

FP52 EER is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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