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FX52 JVT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,180 mi
Last recorded138,180 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 138,180 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 138,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 130,389 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 130,333 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 115,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R Tyre perished and on 3mm

O/S/R Tyre on 2mm

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Park brake cable starting to fray

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 26 Jan 2012 115,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/R Tyre perished and on 3mm

O/S/R Tyre on 2mm

Park brake cable starting to fray

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle tested in wet weather

Pass 11 Feb 2011 100,672 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 84,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

engine cover loose

Fail 4 Feb 2010 84,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on rear brake discs

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

engine cover loose

Pass 2 Feb 2009 70,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 29 Oct 2007 56,894 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perishing.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 44,391 miles

front number plate cracked †front drop links slight play †possible front pads and discs next service

Pass 1 Nov 2005 31,542 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 JVT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

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

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