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FJ52 TWC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

123,070 mi
Last recorded123,070 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 TWC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 123,070 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 123,054 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 116,899 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,917 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 84,879 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 84,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 79,831 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 79,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 75,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,075 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 70,328 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 64,172 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 64,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,777 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 57,777 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 48,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating!

wiper blade marks N/S

Pass 11 Jul 2012 44,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 44,212 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,614 miles

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

both front brake discs lipped

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,535 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,705 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,866 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,172 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 24,172 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 19,018 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 TWC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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