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FP52 NVC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

289,729 mi
Last recorded289,729 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 289,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake service

off side front tyre bald on inner edge

off side rear tyre bald on outer edge

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 24 Nov 2009 262,603 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

Fail 24 Nov 2009 262,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link worn

Pass 20 Nov 2008 221,693 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 221,692 miles

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

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

high level brake light bulbs inop

o/s/f anti roll bar dust cover split

o/s/r indicator colour faded

Fail 14 Nov 2007 178,178 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 178,178 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 131,682 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 NVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

FP52 NVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is FP52 NVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 NVC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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