MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise cant see brake pads clearly ok on brake tester
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
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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.
Is FX52 CAV safe to buy?
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