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FJ52 WLB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,651 mi
Last recorded149,651 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 149,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 143,364 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 143,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 137,025 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 136,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 130,321 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 130,032 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 125,902 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 121,702 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 121,702 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 119,020 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 104,775 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 88,225 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 88,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,991 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 60,400 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 18 Aug 2005 39,246 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 WLB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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