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FH52 KRO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

113,319 mi
Last recorded113,319 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 KRO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 113,319 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2026 113,319 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2025 109,860 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 109,858 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,113 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 107,113 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached retaining bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,383 miles

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 96,704 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 92,313 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 92,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 86,052 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 86,051 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in front of rear beam marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 82,987 miles

Central Rear seat removed

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 82,984 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear seat removed

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer & corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,907 miles

Central Rear seat removed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 79,905 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear seat removed

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,498 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 77,498 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,107 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,192 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 62,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 59,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,818 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,989 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,917 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,812 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 24,460 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 18,372 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 KRO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 KRO, 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 KRO registered?

FH52 KRO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is FH52 KRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 KRO shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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