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HF02 YPL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,808 mi
Last recorded153,808 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF02 YPL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2014 153,808 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

stop lamp switch pos fault.ok at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2014 153,808 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

stop lamp switch pos fault.ok at time of test

Pass 31 Dec 2013 141,835 miles

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

Front tyres worn bold on edges close to ply and cord

Fail 23 Dec 2013 141,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Front tyres worn bold on edges close to ply and cord

Pass 11 Dec 2012 133,776 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 126,482 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 126,482 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 115,783 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 107,379 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 107,379 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,239 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,342 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,035 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 36,525 miles

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

undertray fitted, unable to see all testable items

Fail 5 May 2006 36,525 miles

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

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

undertray fitted,unable to see all testable items

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 YPL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPL, 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 YPL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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