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FX52 DPO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,090 mi
Last recorded136,090 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 DPO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 136,090 miles

Both front lower suspension arms slight play in ball joints

Exhaust corroding

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

N/s/r tyre heavily cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2015 136,090 miles

Both front lower suspension arms slight play in ball joints

Exhaust corroding

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

N/s/r tyre heavily cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 130,771 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres cracking and perished

front coil springs heavily corroded

nsf tyre worn on edges and outer wall damaged

osf drop link gaitors poor

spare wheel missing

wipers poor

Fail 4 Jun 2014 130,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres cracking and perished

front coil springs heavily corroded

nsf tyre worn on edges and outer wall damaged

osf drop link gaitors poor

spare wheel missing

wipers poor

Pass 12 Oct 2012 127,344 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre 10 years old

spare tyre in poor condition

Fail 9 Oct 2012 127,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s/r tyre 10 years old

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2011 120,905 miles

Both front tyres have side wall damage.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Wipers split but still clearing screen.

Fail 29 Apr 2011 120,905 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both front tyres have side wall damage.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Wipers split but still clearing screen.

Pass 11 May 2010 111,183 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to limits on outer

n/s/r tyre on limits

Fail 11 May 2010 111,170 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to limits on outer

n/s/r tyre on limits

Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2008 76,238 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 76,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,677 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 DPO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DPO, 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 DPO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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