This is exhibiting classic symptoms of Sodium toxicity. It could be caused by inadequate drainage, overfertilizing, or underwatering. There also could be excessive amounts of sodium in the water that you use to irrigate the tree. The tree looks like it might be salvageable. Our advice would be to invest in a larger container with drainage holes and brand new potting soil and replant. Relocate in full sun. You could also find a nice well drained spot in full sun in your yard and plant it directly in the ground if you wanted. Trim back the tree by 1/3 (if there is still green when you scratch the bark, that is a good sign). Water it in well but give it time in between waterings. It doesn’t want to be too wet. Once it seems to have settled and starts putting out some new leaves, consider investing in a fertilizer specifically formulated for citrus that also contains micronutrients. Follow the directions on the label. Don’t be too heavy handed in the beginning. More is not better this case.
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