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FX52 XEK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,119 mi
Last recorded102,119 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,119 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 102,107 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to/center/outer/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 99,473 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 99,473 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,592 miles

both/front/tyres/wornedges

front/power/steeringpipes/damp/with/oil

Pass 13 Nov 2014 88,828 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 82,955 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,465 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 77,464 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,348 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 70,347 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,893 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 39,172 miles

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

off/side front tyre 185/65 HR 15 wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,889 miles

front brakes squealing but are in good condtion

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 XEK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

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

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