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FX52 CAA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,099 mi
Last recorded130,099 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 CAA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 130,099 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 130,084 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,167 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 115,167 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 105,092 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 105,083 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,134 miles

Oil leak

advise signs of corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Nov 2012 87,572 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 87,521 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,349 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,609 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 68,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 56,983 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 47,500 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 36,739 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,280 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 CAA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX52 CAA, 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 CAA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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