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FX52 XHY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,723 mi
Last recorded115,723 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 XHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 115,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both lower sills getting tender

steering rack has slight play in inner joint n/s

Fail 16 Oct 2021 155,719 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both lower sills getting tender

steering rack has slight play in inner joint n/s

Pass 13 Oct 2020 152,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively both rear wires brackets broken away o/s rubbing on tyre worn through to inner cable (7.12 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare is new (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills starting to show signs of corrosion

n/s inner steering rack joint has very slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2019 148,126 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 148,033 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 148,126 miles

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

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

steel brake pipe o/s rear and o/s front starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2018 148,126 miles

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

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

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

steel brake pipe o/s rear and o/s front starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2017 133,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight out center pipe (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre worn close to minimum legal limit. spare is brand new

Pass 17 Oct 2016 128,395 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 128,395 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 123,469 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 118,607 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 118,554 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 113,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 113,982 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 109,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 105,665 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,753 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 92,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 84,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 74,803 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 64,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 50,284 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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FX52 XHY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FX52 XHY, 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 FX52 XHY registered?

FX52 XHY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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