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FH52 YLF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,524 mi
Last recorded147,524 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 147,524 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 147,524 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 137,322 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 130,137 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lense glazed.

Fail 31 Jul 2020 130,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear of exhaust silencer union. (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lense glazed.

Pass 15 Jul 2019 122,020 miles

Offside Front Head lamp lense glazed.

Offside Front Lower Clutch pedal rubber anti slip worn.

Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Clutch pedal rubber anti slip worn.

Fail 19 Jul 2018 110,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bushes have excess play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Clutch pedal rubber anti slip worn.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear floorpan (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2017 98,576 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear floorpan (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 85,189 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 85,187 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,671 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 76,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 68,738 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 3 May 2012 66,093 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 66,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

reversing light inop

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,885 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,829 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 52,875 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 52,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2008 45,116 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,090 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 37,090 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 27,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 YLF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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