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FX52 MPV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,840 mi
Last recorded98,840 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 98,840 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 89,881 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 85,347 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 77,574 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General underparts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 77,572 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Dangerous (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General underparts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 71,779 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 67,239 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 67,239 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 30 cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 66,495 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,744 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,756 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 64,756 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,441 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 61,872 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,102 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 60,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,500 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,176 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 51,176 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

service lamp on

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,801 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,743 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 MPV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX52 MPV registered?

FX52 MPV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FX52 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 MPV shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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