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FX52 DVP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,278 mi
Last recorded91,278 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 DVP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,278 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 91,278 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 80,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,982 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 71,971 miles

Offside 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 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 Dec 2011 63,958 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 63,929 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 55,210 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 55,210 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,213 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 42,213 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,660 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 33,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 22,377 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,018 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 21,018 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 17,806 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 DVP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DVP, 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 DVP registered?

FX52 DVP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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