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FV52 CBU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,065 mi
Last recorded51,065 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 CBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 51,065 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 50,037 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 48,542 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 48,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 46,740 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 45,193 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Oct 2013 43,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 38,569 miles

cut on o/s/r tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2011 38,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut on o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,772 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,397 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 27,580 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 27,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,208 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,087 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)

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 CBU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CBU, 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 CBU registered?

FV52 CBU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is FV52 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 CBU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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