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FX52 CCA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,941 mi
Last recorded109,941 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 CCA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2014 109,941 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 103,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 103,945 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged.coil spring cup rubbing,cords almost exposed

offside front tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 100,330 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 100,330 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 95,467 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre tread worn low

n/s/r tyre tread worn on outer edge

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/f tyre tread worn low and outer side wall damaged

rear metal brake pipes corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Sep 2010 86,234 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on at time of test

light corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

small cut to o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,489 miles

air bag light on

light corrosion to all rear brake pipes and offside front

light corrosion to underbody

windscreen scratched.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 77,489 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

light corrosion to all rear brake pipes and offside front

light corrosion to underbody

windscreen scratched.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 67,237 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

general corrosion underbody areas & exhaust system

various body damage

Fail 8 Sep 2008 67,237 miles

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

various body damage

clutch pedal rubber missing

general corrosion underbody areas & exhaust system

Pass 21 Aug 2007 56,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,324 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 31,767 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 CCA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CCA, 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 CCA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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