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FP52 LSD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,956 mi
Last recorded185,956 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP52 LSD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 185,956 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges 185/65/15

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and central rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front headlamp aim adjusted, was too high

Offside rear body has damage but no sharp edges

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Aug 2017 185,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges 185/65/15

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside and central rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wheel bearing noisy

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front headlamp aim adjusted, was too high

Offside rear body has damage but no sharp edges

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 178,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in nearside lower windscreen.also chip in offside lower screen

Fail 14 Jul 2016 178,113 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in nearside lower windscreen.also chip in offside lower screen

Pass 21 Jul 2015 170,201 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 170,199 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 163,319 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2013 156,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 7 Aug 2013 156,301 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 148,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 148,726 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 139,404 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 15 Jul 2011 138,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 15 Jul 2010 128,309 miles

nearside rear indicator bulb fading

no tread on inner edge of nearside front tyre

rear silencer starting to blow

slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 13 Aug 2009 117,909 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 117,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 107,078 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 92,123 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 78,204 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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FP52 LSD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 FP52 LSD, 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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FP52 LSD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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