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FV52 LKE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,950 mi
Last recorded112,950 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 LKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2017 112,950 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (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 Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Almost entire outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 110,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 6 Dec 2014 105,797 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre exhaust pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,334 miles

N/S/R tyre is scrubbed on the face

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 100,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/R tyre is scrubbed on the face

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 94,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 89,259 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 89,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 82,618 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 Dec 2010 82,581 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 62,943 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Fail 1 Dec 2008 62,943 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 55,681 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 55,681 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 44,446 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,141 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 LKE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 LKE, 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 LKE registered?

FV52 LKE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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