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FX52 BVE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,040 mi
Last recorded136,040 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 BVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 136,040 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 136,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 120,820 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 19 May 2012 120,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2011 104,590 miles

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

nearside washer jet not working.

rear brake discs slightly worn.

travel on handbrake.

Fail 26 May 2011 104,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

nearside washer jet not working.

rear brake discs slightly worn.

rear brake pads slightly worn.

travel on handbrake.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,084 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 57,286 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 57,285 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 50,350 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,414 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,827 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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FX52 BVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FX52 BVE, 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 FX52 BVE registered?

FX52 BVE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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