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FH52 YLK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,566 mi
Last recorded115,566 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 115,566 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 115,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 106,194 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 97,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,383 miles

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section pipe is corroded in two places and has minor leaks. (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer section at joint is corroded/minor leak. (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 95,795 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken coil spring is also dislocated (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section pipe is corroded in two places and has minor leaks. (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer section at joint is corroded/minor leak. (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 82,269 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,459 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 73,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate heavily cracked...

Pass 6 Oct 2012 66,216 miles

Both front outer sill corroded and weak at front.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Spare wheel missing and carrier insecure.

Fail 6 Oct 2012 66,155 miles

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

Both front outer sill corroded and weak at front.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Spare wheel missing and carrier insecure.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,458 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,454 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,364 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,565 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 37,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 37,796 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,166 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 25,419 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 YLK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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