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FH52 CRF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,462 mi
Last recorded115,462 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 CRF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2018 115,462 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,884 miles

Offside Front sil corroded non prescribed area

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 112,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on cover (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on cover (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front sil corroded non prescribed area

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,532 miles

NAIL IN NS FRONT TYRE WASHERS WEAK FRONT PADS LOW

NS REAR TYRE TREAD LOW OS REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED NS CV CLIP BROKEN

Pass 22 Oct 2015 102,189 miles

OS ANTI ROLL LINK BOOT PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NS TRACK ROD END NS CV BOOT LOOSE ON SHAFT

Pass 24 Jul 2015 99,768 miles

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

play in n/s rack end

Pass 24 Jul 2014 92,018 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,719 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,634 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 72,361 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 72,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 68,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 68,859 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 56,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 56,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,010 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 38,872 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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FH52 CRF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CRF, 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 CRF registered?

FH52 CRF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 December 2002.

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