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FX52 VLJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,961 mi
Last recorded152,961 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 VLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 152,961 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

nearside driveshaft seal in gearbox leaking.

Pass 12 Dec 2018 148,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 142,461 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 142,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 135,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge, tyre also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge, tyre also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 135,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge, tyre also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge, tyre also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 130,038 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 129,929 miles

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

corrosion to the front o/s outer sill

Pass 10 Dec 2014 119,867 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 119,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2013 117,024 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 117,024 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 110,561 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,558 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 97,558 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 88,425 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,422 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,422 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,068 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,764 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,443 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 34,060 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 VLJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

FX52 VLJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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