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FJ52 TWL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,626 mi
Last recorded147,626 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 147,626 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 147,625 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking engine bay filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 139,892 miles

both numberplates need changing soon

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 30 Aug 2013 126,905 miles

O/SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON WALLS

Pass 15 Aug 2012 117,085 miles

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

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

n/s/front sill slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2011 105,667 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 105,662 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,883 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 94,113 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/front brake disc worn

slight wear n/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2009 78,224 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,708 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,107 miles

Both front brake discs rusting on outer edge inner face

Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,107 miles

Both front brake discs rusting on outer edge inner face

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 60,138 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 52,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,219 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 TWL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 FJ52 TWL, 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 TWL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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