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FH52 CWY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,422 mi
Last recorded90,422 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 90,422 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both outersills damaged at rear

Fail 13 Jun 2016 90,422 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both outersills damaged at rear

Pass 6 Jun 2015 82,818 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 82,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014
Fail 2 Jul 2014 79,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,287 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,168 miles

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

noise on engine. suspect alternator bearings

Pass 9 Oct 2010 69,046 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,046 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,021 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 59,021 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 50,213 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,954 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 31,375 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 CWY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel 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 CWY, 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 CWY registered?

FH52 CWY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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