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FH52 KSU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,711 mi
Last recorded127,711 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 127,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk casing slightly damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 127,711 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk casing slightly damaged

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 121,468 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat seems loose at near side front corner

Fail 18 Jun 2018 121,456 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat seems loose at near side front corner

Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,539 miles

Both outer sills corroded under paint work

Centre exhaust pipe joint at back box holed and has slight blow

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 112,539 miles

Both outer sills corroded under paint work

Centre exhaust pipe joint at back box holed and has slight blow

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,365 miles

Dash board has some bulbs out

Front outer sills corroded under paint work

Near side front and off side front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Start of a near side front wheel bearing noise

Fail 8 Jun 2016 103,365 miles

Dash board has some bulbs out

Front outer sills corroded under paint work

Near side front and off side front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Start of a near side front wheel bearing noise

Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,797 miles

Both outer sills corroded behind paint work

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight leak on power steering ram

Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to off side rear outer sill

Engine cover rubbing on thermostate housing

Fail 19 Jun 2014 89,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to off side rear outer sill

Engine cover rubbing on thermostate housing

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,827 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2013 79,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,820 miles

damage to n/s/f sidewall of tyre

damage to o/s/f sidewall of tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2012 67,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage to n/s/f sidewall of tyre

damage to o/s/f sidewall of tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 60,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 55,890 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,930 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,711 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 40,901 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 35,449 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 KSU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

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

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