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FL52 UDZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,336 mi
Last recorded139,336 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL52 UDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 139,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 136,775 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 136,775 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 133,503 miles

handbrake performance has only just met requirement.

rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 128,808 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 128,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 124,873 miles

brake pedal rubber worn.

nearside rear light lense damaged.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,209 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 119,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 116,598 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 73,425 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 112,434 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 112,434 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 107,899 miles

centre stoplight inoprative.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 107,899 miles

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

centre stoplight inoprative.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 102,034 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,981 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 93,274 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 88,363 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 UDZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

FL52 UDZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FL52 UDZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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