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FH52 CSU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,134 mi
Last recorded75,134 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 CSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 75,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill damaged

corrosion on front sub frame

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 10 Jan 2019 75,134 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower sill damaged

corrosion on front sub frame

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2018 71,217 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on the edge

Fail 8 Jan 2018 71,215 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres worn on the edge

Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,212 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 8 Jan 2016 68,238 miles

front brake pads low

rear number plate deteriorated

white furring on brake pipes

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs partly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 61,737 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and scored

front brake pads getting low

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 9 Jan 2015 61,727 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and scored

front brake pads getting low

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2014 56,970 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside rear tyre worn and fine crack on side wall

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 9 Jan 2014 56,970 miles

Offside Front 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)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside fropnt tyre worn on the edge 185/55/15

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Jan 2013 51,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust heat shield insecure

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jan 2012 48,020 miles

engine oil low

heat shield inscure above rear silencer

near side front tyre small nick to outer side wall

object on mirror

Fail 6 Jan 2011 43,932 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,932 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 40,431 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres coming up to wear markers / and near side front tyre worm low outer edge

both near side tyres side wall scrubed

near side rear tyre fine cracks between tread / also close to markers

off side indicator side repeator slight white light

Pass 7 Jan 2010 40,431 miles

both front tyres coming up to wear markers / and near side front tyre worm low outer edge

both near side tyres side wall scrubed

near side rear tyre fine cracks between tread / also close to markers

off side indicator side repeator slight white light

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,194 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Jan 2009 37,194 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jan 2008 34,110 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 34,110 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake pads wearing low

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,167 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,260 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 28,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 CSU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 CSU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH52 CSU registered?

FH52 CSU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 December 2002.

Is FH52 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 CSU shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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