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FX52 YTD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,523 mi
Last recorded138,523 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 138,523 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2016 138,522 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 129,315 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 123,647 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; oil leak ?

Steering ; n/s steering arm has play at inner joint

Fail 24 Oct 2014 123,644 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Engine ; oil leak ?

Steering ; n/s steering arm has play at inner joint

Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,762 miles

Brakes ; both rear hoses , ferrules corroded

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Note ; clutch & brake pedals anti-slip rubbers missing

Steering ; slight play n/s/f steering arm inner joint

Fail 13 Nov 2013 117,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Brakes ; both rear hoses , ferrules corroded

Brakes ; front brake discs worn , suspect at wear limit

Brakes ; front pads worn thin

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 16 %

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 24 % close to limit

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Note ; clutch & brake pedals anti-slip rubbers missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering ; slight play n/s/f steering arm inner joint

Suspension ; n/s/f anti-roll bar link has slight play in upper ball joint

Pass 30 Oct 2012 112,020 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 112,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 101,484 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 101,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 89,743 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 77,717 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 64,713 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,058 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,830 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 YTD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

FX52 YTD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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