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FV52 EBD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,191 mi
Last recorded97,191 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 EBD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 97,191 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both sides sill bottoms rusted

under-vehicle rusted

Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,828 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 96,385 miles

Nearside Rear s/absorber casing corroding

Offside Rear s/absorber casing corroding

Fail 2 Feb 2021 96,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear s/absorber casing corroding

Offside Rear s/absorber casing corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,766 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,394 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle rusted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 93,148 miles

Rear outer sills weakening

Rear tyres - outer walls cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2017 91,740 miles

Front both sides suspension tops surface corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre under-inflated

Fail 6 Feb 2017 91,740 miles

Front both sides suspension tops surface corrosion

Nearside Rear tyre under-inflated

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connetion (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 90,235 miles

Front sub/frame surface corrosion

alternator drive belt

Fail 3 Feb 2016 90,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front sub/frame surface corrosion

alternator drive belt

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,736 miles

underbody areas rusting

Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,456 miles

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

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

areas of under-vehicle rusted

Pass 28 Feb 2013 87,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2013 87,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,132 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 74,132 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 65,459 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,353 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,589 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres side walls cracking

Fail 29 Jan 2010 58,589 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

both front tyres side walls cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2009 52,326 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 52,269 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY LEAKING.

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,307 miles

both rear tyres side walls cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 35,341 miles

both front brake discs are corroded on inside edges

both rear tyres side walls are cracking

brake pedal rubber is missing but pedal has anti slip provision

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 EBD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV52 EBD registered?

FV52 EBD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is FV52 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV52 EBD shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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