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FX52 JVA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,278 mi
Last recorded88,278 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 JVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 88,278 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 88,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,911 miles

Horn switch faulty

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 74,910 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn switch faulty

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre cracking on shoulder.

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

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

Rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,523 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 60,519 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 46,030 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 46,030 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,399 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 33,234 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 33,234 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,796 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,746 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 JVA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

FX52 JVA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is FX52 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 JVA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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