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FX52 UZK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,043 mi
Last recorded106,043 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2021 106,043 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessive corrosion and gas leak at rear of centre pipe to rear silencer, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play play in o/s/f track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot leaking grease but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe rusty from hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 104,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear, and nearside rear on axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pinholes in welded areas of front section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Damp with grease. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 104,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front to rear, and nearside rear on axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pinholes in welded areas of front section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Damp with grease. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,739 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On trailing arm has dark corrosion under paint. All other exposed pipes have minor areas of light corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 101,739 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On trailing arm has dark corrosion under paint. All other exposed pipes have minor areas of light corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,483 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipse slightly corroded Both front to rear, both rear on trailing arms, and rear cross axle. 5 pipes in all. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded but secure and gas tight.

Nearside outer CV joint gaiter wet with grease. Gaiter appears secure and undamaged.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 97,483 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Nearside front incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipse slightly corroded Both front to rear, both rear on trailing arms, and rear cross axle. 5 pipes in all. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded but secure and gas tight.

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

Nearside outer CV joint gaiter wet with grease. Gaiter appears secure and undamaged.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear, both rear on trailing arms, and rear cross axle. 5 pipes in all. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust middle/rear joint is heavily corroded, but gas tight and secure.

Fail 2 Aug 2017 92,286 miles

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

Stop lamp not working All stop lamps. (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear, both rear on trailing arms, and rear cross axle. 5 pipes in all. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust middle/rear joint is heavily corroded, but gas tight and secure.

Pass 30 Aug 2016 88,249 miles

near/side front 185/65 HR 15 tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 83,046 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 83,045 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 77,604 miles

both outer sills weak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,604 miles

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

both outer sills weak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 73,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 70,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,923 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,111 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rad cap missing

Fail 17 Aug 2009 55,081 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rad cap missing

Fail 19 Aug 2008 50,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,522 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,189 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 33,701 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 25,839 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 UZK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UZK, 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 UZK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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