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CN02 HVS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,727 mi
Last recorded97,727 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 HVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,727 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 97,727 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 92,027 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 92,027 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 91,153 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2022 89,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 89,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 87,590 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 87,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,396 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 81,410 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 79,133 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 79,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken near joint (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2016 76,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 74,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 71,441 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 68,864 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 67,002 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 67,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 64,040 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 60,934 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 52,853 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers smear slightly

rear wheels look as if slightly catching splash guards

Pass 10 Jul 2007 41,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 41,060 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 19,400 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 13,395 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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CN02 HVS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CN02 HVS, 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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CN02 HVS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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