MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front bottom balljoint has incorrect pinch bolt fitted
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front bottom balljoint has incorrect pinch bolt fitted
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185.65.15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
spare tyre dangerous not 2b used
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
spare tyre dangerous not 2b used
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust middle section clamp loose
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s front suspension drop link worn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s front suspension drop link worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge
nail in n/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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FV52 DXF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DXF, 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 DXF registered?
FV52 DXF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 November 2002.
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