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FH52 YOG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

161,102 mi
Last recorded161,102 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 161,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 160,177 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 140,582 miles

advise corrosion to offside outer sill

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on approx 2.5/3mm

Fail 13 Jun 2020 140,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise corrosion to offside outer sill

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on approx 2.5/3mm

Pass 17 Jun 2019 136,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to offside outer sill area

Pass 20 Jun 2018 130,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack ram gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

advise corrosion to offside front outer sill area

advise offside rear tyre deteriorated (cracking )

Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,176 miles

advise both rear tyres on approx 3mm and outer side walls deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing low on approx 2.5mm and outer side wall deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak

Fail 13 Jun 2017 125,150 miles

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

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

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

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

advise both rear tyres on approx 3mm and outer side walls deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing low on approx 2.5mm and outer side wall deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated and has a minor leak

Pass 11 Jun 2016 120,947 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 112,819 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2014 109,165 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 106,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 106,242 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 99,518 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN . ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW .OK AT MOT

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 99,518 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN . ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW .OK AT MOT

Pass 19 Dec 2011 93,727 miles

both front brake discs have rust lips on them

Pass 20 Dec 2010 88,687 miles

lips rust on both front both discs

Pass 22 Dec 2009 82,547 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 82,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,909 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 75,909 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 63,379 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 63,379 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 50,925 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 50,925 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 36,381 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 YOG 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 YOG, 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 YOG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 December 2002.

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