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FP52 TVL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,821 mi
Last recorded105,821 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 TVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,821 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 101,368 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)

off side and near side front outer sill are slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 96,978 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,850 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 87,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 77,006 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 77,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,524 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front tyres worn on egdes advise tracking

rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2011 67,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front tyres worn on egdes advise tracking

rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,340 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,425 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 53,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 42,044 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 36,949 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 TVL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

FP52 TVL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2002.

Is FP52 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP52 TVL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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