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FH52 KSJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,722 mi
Last recorded175,722 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 KSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 175,722 miles

front brake flexi-hoses deteriorated

front wiper blades smeary

outer sills corroded

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 29 Jul 2025 156,857 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 152,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 152,678 miles

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))

Offside Front 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 148,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2023 148,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 142,839 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 142,837 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 137,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 133,921 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 129,265 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,219 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,449 miles

steering rack has slight leak

vehicle under tray is insecure

Pass 31 May 2016 110,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 105,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 100,089 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 91,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 83,319 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 74,647 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,382 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 59,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 52,035 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 33,404 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 33,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 29,093 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 KSJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KSJ, 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 KSJ registered?

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

Is FH52 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH52 KSJ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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