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HF02 VKJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,618 mi
Last recorded119,618 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 VKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,618 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated at suframe but supporting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated but preventing ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 119,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective deteriorated at suframe but supporting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated but preventing ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 114,462 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front wipers starting to smear

Fail 1 Sep 2020 114,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Apr 2019 106,747 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 106,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,042 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 101,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,341 miles

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)

front exhaust rubbers x 2 detiorated

Fail 8 Mar 2017 92,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

front exhaust rubbers x 2 detiorated

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,694 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Both front exhaust mounting rubbers broken

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear hanger bracket (7.1.2)

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Item removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside wiper worn & split on ends

Spare tyre old & perished 2002 y o m

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Mar 2016 76,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Both front exhaust mounting rubbers broken

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around rear hanger bracket (7.1.2)

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Item removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside wiper worn & split on ends

Spare tyre old & perished 2002 y o m

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 65,751 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 60,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust rubber mounts broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 60,026 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust rubber mounts broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,732 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,388 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,721 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,573 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,269 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,361 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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HF02 VKJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HF02 VKJ, 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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HF02 VKJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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