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FX52 PBZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,032 mi
Last recorded76,032 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 PBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,032 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 76,024 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connection of rear silencer and intermediate pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,371 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 71,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 70,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

SIGNS OF CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS

Fail 15 Jan 2016 70,623 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

SIGNS OF CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILL PANELS

Pass 15 Aug 2014 65,740 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 65,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,319 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 60,247 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,485 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 50,948 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,058 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,635 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 37,165 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 32,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,535 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 PBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PBZ, 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 PBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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