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FH52 CTX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,214 mi
Last recorded130,214 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 CTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 130,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 125,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 125,376 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 112,010 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 112,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 96,159 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 90,300 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 83,348 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 82,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 74,022 miles

Front exhaust clamp and rear exhaust system corroded and rear exhaust joint has been temporary repaired.

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

Nearside rear tyre getting low, 3mm and has a nail in.

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount starting to split.

Fail 29 Jul 2009 65,748 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,748 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,009 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Dec 2007 41,471 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 41,471 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 29,355 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 21,841 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 CTX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol 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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

FH52 CTX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 December 2002.

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