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FP52 EFE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,114 mi
Last recorded84,114 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 EFE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,114 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 83,813 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsf tyre heavily worn on outer edge

osf brake disc heavily corroded on inner surface

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,601 miles

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

exhaust rear join slightly deteriorated

front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 74,598 miles

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

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

exhaust rear join slightly deteriorated

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,058 miles

both front brake discs corroded/worn on inner face

offside tyre side wall cracked

oil leak around engine

rear wiper split

slight wear on nearside rear wheelbearing

Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,780 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,690 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 60,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,527 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,237 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 51,237 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 40,377 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,969 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 31,966 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 25,103 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 EFE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

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

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