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FV52 CBX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,686 mi
Last recorded91,686 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 91,686 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 83,655 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,110 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,704 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 68,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed and leaking (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure separated at ball joint cup (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,159 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 50,314 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 39,464 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 39,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 33,076 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 33,076 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 21,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 21,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 21,441 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 18,330 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 14,560 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 11,504 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 8,450 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 CBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CBX, 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 CBX registered?

FV52 CBX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is FV52 CBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 CBX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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