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FH52 CTO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,613 mi
Last recorded123,613 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 CTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 123,613 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

window screen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 3 Jan 2014 123,610 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 119,122 miles

Coolant leak

front brake discs slight hairline marks

n/s/f passenger door mirror damaged secured by tape

n/s/f tyre outer treads wear becoming close to legal limit

Fail 11 Jan 2013 119,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

front brake discs slight hairline marks

n/s/f passenger door mirror damaged secured by tape

n/s/f tyre outer treads wear becoming close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jan 2012 115,459 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 10 Jan 2011 108,797 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 99,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 99,835 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 88,799 miles

Front discs are slightly worn

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 88,799 miles

Front discs are slightly worn

Pass 17 Dec 2007 78,546 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 78,546 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 63,929 miles

ADVISE TO TREAT WITH DIESEL FUEL ADDATIVE

Pass 23 Dec 2005 49,945 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges / advise on tracking check / adjust.

front brake pads poss wearing low

front tyres slightly kerb damaged / nail in n/s/r

Fail 23 Dec 2005 49,945 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges / advise on tracking check / adjust.

front brake pads poss wearing low

front tyres slightly kerb damaged / nail in n/s/r

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 CTO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

FH52 CTO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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