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FX52 DWU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,645 mi
Last recorded55,645 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 DWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 55,645 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 55,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,995 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 42,995 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,841 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,545 miles

both front brake discs corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,035 miles

both front brake discs corroded

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2016 33,265 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2015 32,145 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,069 miles

exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 13 Aug 2013 30,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,018 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs worn thin

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,088 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,217 miles

auxilary belt cracked/worn

Fail 8 Sep 2009 24,217 miles

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

auxilary belt cracked/worn

Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,238 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Sep 2007 18,328 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,328 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 15,239 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 DWU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

FX52 DWU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2002.

Is FX52 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 DWU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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