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FL52 CSU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Lpg 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,520 mi
Last recorded158,520 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 CSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 158,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 158,519 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 157,328 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 157,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 155,805 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 155,805 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 154,583 miles

oil leaks

rear brakes noisy

temporary repair to drivers door mirror

Pass 3 Jun 2019 152,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sills rusty

temporary repair to drivers door mirror

Fail 28 May 2019 152,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sills rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2018 148,152 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 148,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 143,752 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 143,752 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 138,209 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 133,864 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 133,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 127,739 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2014 127,739 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 119,985 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 119,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f top mount slightly noisy on lock to lock check

Pass 13 Jul 2012 109,212 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 109,212 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 102,346 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 85,816 miles

offside wiper split on end still cleaning screen

Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,791 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,418 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 52,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 23 May 2007 33,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front trye low on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2007 33,411 miles

offside front trye low on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2006 21,852 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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FL52 CSU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL52 CSU, 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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What year was FL52 CSU registered?

FL52 CSU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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