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FV52 BFF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,156 mi
Last recorded124,156 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 BFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 124,156 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 123,935 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 116,895 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 105,178 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 92,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,726 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,218 miles

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,095 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in offside front tyre

Radiator laaking.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 69,095 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside rear light emitting a white light.

Radiator laaking.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,521 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 55,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,750 miles

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

Front discs corroding

Front pads getting low

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside front tyre worn edges and close to marker bars

Slight play in front anti-roll bar drop links

Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,600 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint corroding

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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FV52 BFF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol 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 FV52 BFF, 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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FV52 BFF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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