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FX52 DTZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,434 mi
Last recorded98,434 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,434 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 97,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s n/s front tyre slightley worn innner wall

Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,140 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 96,137 miles

Nearside Front 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 Braking system leaking rear wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 881,132 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,193 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 80,193 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,275 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,274 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 65,272 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 53,060 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 53,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 46,683 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,934 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,939 miles

both front tyres has slight cracking on outer edge and worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,114 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 DTZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

FX52 DTZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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