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FV52 CCO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,235 mi
Last recorded139,235 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 CCO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 139,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 139,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 216,062 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 216,062 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 129,900 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 123,892 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 123,892 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,491 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2015 114,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

O/s wiper blade split

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2014 108,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracks

Fail 16 Jun 2014 108,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracks

Pass 24 Jun 2013 101,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

n/s/f c v joint noisy

n/s/r tyre cracks

Fail 20 Jun 2013 101,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

n/s/f c v joint noisy

n/s/r tyre cracks

Pass 16 Jul 2012 96,274 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise centre/ rear exhaust corroded at joint

advise n/s/rear tyre cracks

Fail 9 Jul 2012 96,274 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise centre/ rear exhaust corroded at joint

Pass 17 Jun 2011 91,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,688 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 78,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 78,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,941 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 64,641 miles

cover missing off nearside front side repeater

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2007 64,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cover missing off nearside front side repeater

front number plate cracked

rear silencer shows signs of extensive corossion

spare wheel carrier not secure

Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,169 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2005 36,433 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 CCO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CCO, 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 CCO registered?

FV52 CCO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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