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FP52 HXX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,749 mi
Last recorded132,749 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 HXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,749 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Central Front Lower very small exhaust leak

Front exhaust flexy pipe starting to perrish

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear 2x bulbs inop in third brake light

Rear exhaust rubber mounts starting to perrish

after market fuel cap fitted

battery light on.

Fail 26 Apr 2018 132,749 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Central Front Lower very small exhaust leak

Front brake discs corroded inner face

Front exhaust flexy pipe starting to perrish

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear 2x bulbs inop in third brake light

Rear exhaust rubber mounts starting to perrish

after market fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 124,568 miles

Both front lower arms, rear bushes splitting.

Front side lamps dull. Slight damage O/s/f seat belt.

High level stop lamp, bulb out.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 124,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front lower arms, rear bushes splitting.

Front side lamps dull. Slight damage O/s/f seat belt.

High level stop lamp, bulb out.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,704 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2016

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre bald inside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 103,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side wiper blade split but clearing screen

Fail 4 Apr 2015 103,417 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 7 Apr 2014 98,108 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)

front tyres cracked but not showing cords.

n.s.f inner cv joint worn.

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 98,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

front tyres cracked but not showing cords.

n.s.f inner cv joint worn.

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,709 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 93,708 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2012 88,722 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 20 May 2011 82,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2010 74,451 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 74,451 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,260 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,784 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,035 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 26,664 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 HXX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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