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FX52 NUJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

14,189 mi
Last recorded14,189 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 NUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 14,189 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 141,893 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 141,893 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 116,154 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 116,139 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 110,258 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 110,252 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 102,438 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 92,875 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,908 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 81,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine under-shield insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2007 77,900 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 77,874 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 69,324 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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FX52 NUJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FX52 NUJ, 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 FX52 NUJ registered?

FX52 NUJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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The MOT history for FX52 NUJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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