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FD52 DLJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,105 mi
Last recorded85,105 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 DLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 85,105 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 82,504 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 81,424 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 77,500 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 75,789 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,092 miles

both front coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2018 75,092 miles

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

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2017 74,852 miles

both front springs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 73,941 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2016 73,941 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,117 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disk's corroded and badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 69,978 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2014 69,978 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres inner edges low tread

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,337 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 64,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 58,778 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 52,842 miles

o/s/f sill damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2011 52,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,782 miles

damage to o/s sill

Pass 10 Dec 2009 42,425 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 36,597 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,030 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 24,560 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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FD52 DLJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FD52 DLJ, 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 FD52 DLJ registered?

FD52 DLJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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