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FX52 NUO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,222 mi
Last recorded167,222 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 NUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2016 167,222 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in centre (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower windscreen cracked outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Sep 2015 150,803 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush and o/s/front rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/rear (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 150,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour and o/s/rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush and o/s/front rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/rear (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 132,931 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 132,931 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)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 125,377 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 125,132 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 111,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 111,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 97,247 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,326 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 85,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 74,117 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 74,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2006 47,155 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 NUO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NUO, 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 NUO registered?

FX52 NUO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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