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FP52 NVT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,511 mi
Last recorded127,511 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 127,511 miles

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 127,511 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 103,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 103,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 94,754 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking o/s f tyre wearing uneven rear sills weak front sills corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 94,754 miles

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

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

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 brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres tread cracking o/s f tyre wearing uneven rear sills weak front sills corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 88,370 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 88,370 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,863 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,813 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,875 miles

o/s front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2010 66,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 66,341 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 60,011 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 60,006 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,253 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 46,781 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 39,623 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 NVT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

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

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