# FP52AXC — CITROEN XSARA MOT History & Vehicle Check

FP52AXC is a Blue CITROEN XSARA, Diesel (1997cc), first registered 2003-01-23. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FP52AXC — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FP52AXC |
| Make | CITROEN |
| Model | XSARA |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine size | 1997cc |
| First registered | 2003-01-23 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2025-04-01 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 28
- Passes: 19
- Fails: 9
- Pass rate: 67.86%
- Total defects recorded: 101

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-02 16:03:48 | PASSED | 176,464 MI | 2025-04-01 00:00:00 |
| 2024-04-02 12:36:38 | FAILED | 176,464 MI | — |
| 2023-02-24 14:04:07 | PASSED | 173,219 MI | 2024-02-23 00:00:00 |
| 2023-02-14 15:53:01 | FAILED | 173,190 MI | — |
| 2021-12-20 16:20:01 | PASSED | 168,598 MI | 2022-12-30 00:00:00 |
| 2021-12-18 12:15:16 | FAILED | 168,592 MI | — |
| 2020-12-31 13:49:17 | PASSED | 163,953 MI | 2021-12-30 00:00:00 |
| 2020-12-19 11:10:51 | FAILED | 163,953 MI | — |
| 2019-12-11 15:54:51 | PASSED | 160,480 MI | 2020-12-21 00:00:00 |
| 2019-11-28 12:57:06 | FAILED | 160,478 MI | — |
| 2018-12-12 16:52:57 | PASSED | 154,324 MI | 2019-12-21 00:00:00 |
| 2018-12-08 10:54:33 | FAILED | 154,206 MI | — |
| 2017-12-22 17:34:44 | PASSED | 147,926 MI | 2018-12-21 00:00:00 |
| 2017-12-09 12:21:28 | FAILED | 147,807 MI | — |
| 2016-12-08 12:47:34 | PASSED | 139,626 MI | 2017-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2015-11-23 12:43:18 | PASSED | 131,304 MI | 2016-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2014-11-21 12:36:18 | PASSED | 124,717 MI | 2015-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-05 15:30:39 | PASSED | 119,397 MI | 2014-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2012-11-30 13:38:25 | PASSED | 113,852 MI | 2013-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2012-11-30 09:22:08 | FAILED | 113,846 MI | — |
| 2011-11-24 11:39:27 | PASSED | 108,176 MI | 2012-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-18 11:29:44 | PASSED | 102,643 MI | 2011-12-17 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-17 09:07:24 | FAILED | 102,637 MI | — |
| 2009-12-29 10:08:16 | PASSED | 97,206 MI | 2011-01-23 00:00:00 |
| 2008-12-29 09:55:01 | PASSED | 91,194 MI | 2010-01-23 00:00:00 |
| 2008-01-11 14:48:44 | PASSED | 85,904 MI | 2009-01-23 00:00:00 |
| 2007-01-10 13:59:55 | PASSED | 82,073 MI | 2008-01-23 00:00:00 |
| 2006-01-19 16:15:12 | PASSED | 77,727 MI | 2007-01-23 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2024-04-02 16:03:48 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: both rear inner sills corroding

**2024-04-02 12:36:38 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: both rear inner sills corroding
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Brake performance unable to be tested hand brake cable snapped (1.2.1 (g))

**2023-02-24 14:04:07 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2023-02-14 15:53:01 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

**2021-12-20 16:20:01 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

**2021-12-18 12:15:16 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MAJOR: Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- PRS: Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

**2020-12-31 13:49:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2020-12-19 11:10:51 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2019-12-11 15:54:51 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2019-11-28 12:57:06 (FAILED)**

- DANGEROUS: Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2018-12-12 16:52:57 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- MINOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2018-12-08 10:54:33 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2017-12-22 17:34:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

**2017-12-09 12:21:28 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FAIL: Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FAIL: Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FAIL: Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

**2016-12-08 12:47:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

**2014-11-21 12:36:18 (PASSED)**

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

**2012-11-30 09:22:08 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

**2011-11-24 11:39:27 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2010-12-18 11:29:44 (PASSED)**

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

**2010-12-17 09:07:24 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- ADVISORY: Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2007-01-10 13:59:55 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2006-01-19 16:15:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FP52AXC is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FP52AXC. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.