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FX52 UZG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,422 mi
Last recorded158,422 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 UZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 158,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to sill panel not within a prescribed area

drivers seat has movement

Fail 15 Jan 2021 158,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to sill panel not within a prescribed area

drivers seat has movement

Pass 7 Jan 2020 152,334 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre inner tread edge slightly worn

drivers seat has slight movement

Pass 8 Jan 2019 144,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside front sill panel not within a prescribed area

Fail 8 Jan 2019 144,269 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Rear exhaust system deteriorating

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside front sill panel not within a prescribed area

Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,772 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 134,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 120,315 miles

Clutch pedal antislip missing.

Drive belt noise when cold.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall perished / tyre cutting off on the outer edge. (attention required soon) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight brake fluctuation

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 120,274 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal antislip missing.

Drive belt noise when cold.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall perished / tyre cutting off on the outer edge. (attention required soon) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight brake fluctuation

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 105,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 105,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 97,995 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 97,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,696 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 86,806 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 80,327 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,756 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 68,089 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 50,608 miles

front tyres 2.0/3.0mm replacements soon

Pass 26 Jun 2006 42,076 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 UZG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UZG, 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 UZG registered?

FX52 UZG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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