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FX52 OZU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,981 mi
Last recorded100,981 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 OZU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2014 100,981 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level is low

n/s and o/s sill,s corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 3 Jan 2014 100,981 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level is low

n/s and o/s sill,s corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

interior mirror missing

nearside wiper blade smears

offside wiper blade smears

Fail 4 Jan 2013 90,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

interior mirror missing

nearside wiper blade smears

offside wiper blade smears

Fail 9 Sep 2011 83,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,859 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,025 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 77,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 69,676 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 69,676 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,641 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,054 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 45,848 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 OZU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc 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 OZU, 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 OZU registered?

FX52 OZU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2002.

Is FX52 OZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 OZU 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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