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FH52 CXP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

172,879 mi
Last recorded172,879 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 172,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perished on inner sidewall ()

Fail 24 Jul 2018 172,825 miles

Emissions not tested thick black smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holes in outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre perished on inner sidewall ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 163,353 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 163,353 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 160,898 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Fail 1 Nov 2016 160,879 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2015 158,425 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 158,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 147,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust outer box corroded

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s cill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2014 147,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaust outer box corroded

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s cill corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 137,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 120,728 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat rocks slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2012 120,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat rocks slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2011 105,786 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate deteriorated

slight play in drivers seat frame

Pass 23 Nov 2010 89,448 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Nov 2010 89,448 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Apr 2009 61,324 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 59,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o s f headlamp aim very slightly high

o s f seat base loose

under engine cover fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2008 59,797 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o s f seat base loose

under engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2007 51,633 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 51,541 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in adjustable steering column

slight movement o s f seat

under engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,510 miles

condition of front discs

Pass 7 Dec 2005 32,581 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 32,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 CXP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 CXP, 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 CXP registered?

FH52 CXP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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