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FV52 BFK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,852 mi
Last recorded154,852 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 BFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 154,852 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 154,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 148,764 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 148,738 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 137,119 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 126,596 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 115,239 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 115,237 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 102,729 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 102,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,224 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 76,112 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 76,112 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 65,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 11 Oct 2007 52,499 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 40,702 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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FV52 BFK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BFK, 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 FV52 BFK registered?

FV52 BFK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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