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HF02 YRA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,758 mi
Last recorded143,758 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 143,758 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 143,749 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail lower rear arm bush (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front steering adversely affected by fittment of steering rack

Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 111,904 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Dec 2018 111,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,193 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 89,628 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 89,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 84,264 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 80,621 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 80,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,385 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 74,385 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,371 miles

Slight edxhaust blow from centre silencer. Slight exhaust blow from rear silencer. n/s/r road tyre worn on outer edge and has nail in. Not repairable.

Pass 18 Apr 2012 66,248 miles

Corrosion starting in n/s/r sill.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,802 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 54,042 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in.

Fail 19 Apr 2010 54,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has nail in.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,984 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 1,408 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 38,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 30,973 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 30,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/r road tyre down to 2mm on outside edge †Front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 22 Mar 2006 23,911 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YRA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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