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HD02 ELC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,297 mi
Last recorded165,297 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD02 ELC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 165,297 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 157,344 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 152,401 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 152,197 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack area / possible switch (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 146,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 139,951 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 139,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 133,042 miles

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

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

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 13 Jun 2014 125,107 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 115,580 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 115,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 May 2012 107,155 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 107,155 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 99,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 87,245 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 75,564 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,110 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2007 51,258 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 36,910 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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HD02 ELC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HD02 ELC, 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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HD02 ELC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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