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FX52 VEU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,311 mi
Last recorded116,311 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 VEU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 116,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,559 miles

both front tyre treads low

Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,915 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 105,915 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 100,184 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 100,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,479 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 94,479 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,484 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers seat raise mechanism defective.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 88,893 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 83,694 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 76,725 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,741 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 64,147 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 64,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 47,016 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 32,227 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 VEU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

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

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