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FJ52 LCU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,326 mi
Last recorded168,326 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 LCU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2019 168,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust flexy perished

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 160,394 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front brake pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2017 152,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low view restricted (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front inner jacking points damaged

both no.plates poor

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded and some leaks from cat.

rear brake application on limits 30%

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2016 143,356 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

corrosion and damage to sills

exhaust corroded and some leaks

no.plates poor

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jul 2015 130,345 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 120,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 119,912 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,958 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r sill dam,aged

Fail 4 Jul 2013 108,915 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/r and n/s/r sill dam,aged

Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 97,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,273 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,147 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 69,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

nearside rear seat belt mechanisam sticking

Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,942 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 47,656 miles

some black smoke from exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2007 34,946 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 21,985 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 14,029 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

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 LCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FJ52 LCU, 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 LCU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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