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FX52 BVF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,087 mi
Last recorded121,087 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 BVF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 121,087 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 1 Apr 2016 121,082 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,406 miles

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Mar 2015 114,406 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,910 miles

N/S REGISTRATION LAMP DIM.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2014 106,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S REGISTRATION LAMP DIM.

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

OIL LEAK AT GEARBOX.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 Mar 2013 95,872 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM FRONTPIPE REAR FLANGE HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

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

N/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER DISCOLOURED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,872 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM FRONTPIPE REAR FLANGE HAS A LEAK OF GASSES.

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

N/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER DISCOLOURED.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2012 84,596 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

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

O/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER DISCOLOURED.

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2012 84,596 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

N/S/R TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.

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

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

O/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER DISCOLOURED.

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Mar 2011 73,719 miles

O/S/F OUTER SILL CORRODED.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,694 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 64,683 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 54,208 miles

BROKEN SEAT ADJUSTER SLIGHTLY CHAFING N/S/R SEAT BELT.

N/S/R OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY DEFORMED.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 54,208 miles

BROKEN SEAT ADJUSTER SLIGHTLY CHAFING N/S/R SEAT BELT.

N/S/R OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY DEFORMED.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 45,626 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 35,175 miles

front brakediscs worn. †exhaust rear section corrodeing.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,364 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 BVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BVF, 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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FX52 BVF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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