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FH52 YLG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,379 mi
Last recorded102,379 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023 102,379 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 96,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 91,785 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe after flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2021 91,784 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe after flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2019 87,708 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Dec 2019 87,683 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front registration plate deteriorated

Front tyres bald on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2019 81,969 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 81,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 75,305 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 75,256 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,847 miles

Offside and nearside front brake disc inner faces deteriorated.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 64,217 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 64,210 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,424 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,561 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 59,561 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,511 miles

Some tyre wall scufting on nearside front tyre.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,105 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 45,990 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,990 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,531 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,737 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,580 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 23,096 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 16,880 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 YLG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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