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HF52 FNC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,672 mi
Last recorded193,672 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 FNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 193,672 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 193,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front discs are worn and corroded

n/s/r lower inner sill is damaged

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge and close to legal limit

Pass 5 Apr 2013 173,527 miles

damage to offside rear outer sill section

slight roughness in nearside front wheelbearing

slight roughness in offside front wheelbearing

Fail 5 Apr 2013 173,527 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

damage to offside rear outer sill section

slight roughness in nearside front wheelbearing

slight roughness in offside front wheelbearing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 150,700 miles

rear tyres on limits

Pass 2 Apr 2011 125,101 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 111,867 miles

brake fluid has high water content advise renewal

front brake discs appear very worn & corroded outer edges

front tyres on legal limit, n/s just legal

rear wiper blade split

very sligh play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link joint

Fail 15 Apr 2010 111,867 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid has high water content advise renewal

front brake discs appear very worn & corroded outer edges

front tyres on legal limit, n/s just legal

rear wiper blade split

very sligh play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link joint

Fail 19 Mar 2009 102,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 102,377 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 84,085 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 84,085 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 61,483 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 61,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 50,357 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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HF52 FNC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HF52 FNC, 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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HF52 FNC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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