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FX52 OYE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

157,185 mi
Last recorded157,185 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 157,185 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 157,100 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,372 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 136,372 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 117,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 115,230 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES WORN AND APPROACHING LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE EDGES WORN

Fail 6 Jun 2012 115,230 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BOTH EDGES WORN AND APPROACHING LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE EDGES WORN

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 108,799 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 108,794 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 100,104 miles

FRONT TYRES INNER EDGE WORN

Nail in nearside front tyre

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON EDGE OF TREAD PATTERN

Pass 4 Jun 2009 91,092 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS APPEARING IN OUTER WALL . ALSO HAS A SMALL CUT BUT NOT THROUGH OUTER LAYER

Fail 4 Jun 2009 91,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKS APPEARING IN OUTER WALL . ALSO HAS A SMALL CUT BUT NOT THROUGH OUTER LAYER

Pass 3 Jun 2008 82,271 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wall has a slight cut out of it

Pass 2 Jun 2007 74,860 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,178 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 52,418 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 OYE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OYE, 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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FX52 OYE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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