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FH52 AKJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,567 mi
Last recorded102,567 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 AKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2016 102,567 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 95,710 miles

both rear tyres perishing BORDERLINE

leak on power steering rack BORDERLINE

Pass 7 Oct 2014 88,080 miles

condition o/s/f outer cv boot

dampness around steering rack and pipes

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm

o/s/f and both rear tyres 2mm inner edges

security n/s door mirror

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,727 miles

condition rear number plate

nosise from rear brakes

o/s/f inner tyre only just 1.6mm BORDERLINE

segment of eye level stop light not working

stering rack damp BORDERLINE

Fail 4 Oct 2013 79,634 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

condition rear number plate

nosise from rear brakes

o/s/f inner tyre only just 1.6mm BORDERLINE

segment of eye level stop light not working

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,631 miles

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2012 71,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,176 miles

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

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

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

dampness on power steering pipes

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

wear on front brake pads and disc's

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,176 miles

dampness on power steering pipes

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

wear on front brake pads and disc's

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,664 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,402 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 35,041 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,842 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 29,829 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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FH52 AKJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH52 AKJ, 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 FH52 AKJ registered?

FH52 AKJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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