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FX52 CAV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,750 mi
Last recorded117,750 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 117,750 miles

advise cant see brake pads clearly ok on brake tester

Pass 8 Aug 2019 117,103 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber hose is perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine oil dipstick is broken unable to examine oil level

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel trim is fitted over the tyre valve

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing is split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber hose is perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension ride height appears to be very low

Fail 1 Aug 2019 117,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber hose is perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine oil dipstick is broken unable to examine oil level

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel trim is fitted over the tyre valve

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing is split (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber hose is perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear suspension ride height appears to be very low

Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,997 miles

Engine oil dipstick broken - Unable to properly assess oil level

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Hose outer cover starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension ride height appears to be too low

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 115,939 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working This position lamp interacts with the rear fog light switched on. The position lamp goes out when the rear fog light is switched on (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55 R15 85V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil dipstick broken - Unable to properly assess oil level

Front Wheel trims fitted over the tyre valves

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Hose outer cover starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R15 85V This tyre is worn very close to the legal limit and also has age related splits in the rubber. Advise replacing this tyre ! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension ride height appears to be too low

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 113,795 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in Center pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and cracking badly in certain ares (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking in one spot but quite badly, tread getting low

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides very slight (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,695 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe leaking near joint with back box (7.1.2)

Object on windscreen not directly in drivers view

Rear Brake hoses perishing slightly

Rear Tyres cracking badly in-between tread

Pass 7 Aug 2015 107,866 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,373 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 94,302 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,848 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,246 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 CAV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CAV, 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 CAV registered?

FX52 CAV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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