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FJ52 LBY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,523 mi
Last recorded98,523 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 LBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,523 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 98,519 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 103,859 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 7,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 93,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2011 80,587 miles

front discs has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2010 74,800 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 74,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,733 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 65,733 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre heavly perished

Fail 30 Jun 2008 57,467 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre heavly perished

Pass 21 Jun 2007 45,924 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 5 Jul 2006 29,106 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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FJ52 LBY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ52 LBY, 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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FJ52 LBY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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