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HF02 VCT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,379 mi
Last recorded104,379 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VCT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 104,339 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f n/s/f outer sills corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2016 95,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f n/s/f outer sills corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2015 88,375 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 88,266 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Outer Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust box Has Deteiorated Slightly

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,709 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 80,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre has a slit but no cords showing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,946 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,379 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 65,351 miles

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

front discs and pads very worn

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,313 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 54,475 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,353 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 39,108 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,108 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,727 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 24,457 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 24,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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HF02 VCT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HF02 VCT, 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 HF02 VCT registered?

HF02 VCT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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