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FX52 VEL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,835 mi
Last recorded135,835 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 VEL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 135,835 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 135,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 127,798 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2015 127,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jan 2014 122,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 122,049 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 115,515 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 108,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,187 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 95,373 miles

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

front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 59,714 miles

fault on offside rear door

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2005 34,056 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 33,839 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 VEL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

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

Is FX52 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX52 VEL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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