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AY02 HFJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

216,177 mi
Last recorded216,177 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 HFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 216,177 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 216,177 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 206,503 miles

one bulb inop high level stop light

Fail 17 Nov 2016 206,503 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill fibre glass repair not to standard (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 60kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 40kg (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

one bulb inop high level stop light

Pass 17 Nov 2015 198,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear completely bald on inside edge

Fail 11 Nov 2015 198,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front brake disc heavily lipped

nearside front tyre completely bald on inside edge

offside front brake disc heavily lipped

offside front tyre completely bald on inside edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 189,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

power steering fluid on steering rack

wipers smeary & judder

Pass 14 Nov 2013 179,105 miles

Brake pedal anti slip device is worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering rack is covered in fluid

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 179,105 miles

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

Brake pedal anti slip device is worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering rack is covered in fluid

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 167,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres bald on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2012 167,498 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres bald on inner edge

exhaust heat shield loose

offside front sidelamp dim

play in nearside inner track rod joint

Pass 10 Nov 2011 156,524 miles

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

damage to windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2011 156,524 miles

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

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

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2010 143,314 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Fail 21 Oct 2010 143,314 miles

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

front exhaust heatshield loose

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 10 Nov 2009 131,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front Slight play in steering arm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 119,111 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 99,070 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 70,397 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 35,558 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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AY02 HFJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AY02 HFJ, 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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AY02 HFJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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