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DE02 HLX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,172 mi
Last recorded88,172 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 HLX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 88,172 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 83,371 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 83,371 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From front to center clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,011 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 77,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting split. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,004 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,994 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perishing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 67,994 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracked and perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2015

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall starting too crack and perish

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall starting too crack and perish

Fail 2 Sep 2015

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall starting too crack and perish

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall starting too crack and perish

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,098 miles

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated replace asap

Fail 3 Sep 2014 63,098 miles

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated replace asap

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,060 miles

advise both front tyres starting to crack and perrish

advise both rear hanging rubbers perrished and split

Pass 4 May 2012 59,478 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,032 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 56,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 May 2010 52,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 52,893 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 49,392 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,326 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,068 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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DE02 HLX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DE02 HLX, 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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DE02 HLX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2002.

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