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FL52 RUC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,874 mi
Last recorded96,874 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 RUC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,874 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 96,874 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,862 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 93,860 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 90,479 miles

Clutch pedle antislip missing

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2014 90,479 miles

Clutch pedle antislip missing

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2013 88,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,519 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

smoke readings very close to legal limit

Fail 11 Jul 2012 84,437 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

smoke readings very close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2011 81,645 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 81,637 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,969 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,386 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,846 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,404 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 61,383 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 53,715 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 53,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 17 Oct 2005 43,989 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 RUC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC registered?

FL52 RUC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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