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FP52 YTB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

149,488 mi
Last recorded149,488 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 149,488 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 146,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 149,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 138,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 134,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged and taped

Offside Rear lens cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 130,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage pump (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 125,366 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened stabilizer bars are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 120,862 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 120,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 118,058 miles

n/s rear tyre worn

Pass 26 Jan 2016 116,654 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 116,654 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 111,683 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 111,497 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 94,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 94,364 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 74,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 64,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 64,922 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 58,620 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 58,620 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 53,463 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2009 48,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 42,753 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,775 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 28,753 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 YTB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 YTB, 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 YTB registered?

FP52 YTB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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