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HF52 FNO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,419 mi
Last recorded126,419 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 FNO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 126,419 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 125,113 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 115,856 miles

Both front side repeaters discoloring.

Both front tyre wearing on both inner/outer tread edges

Horn tone dim

Luggage compartment fully laden.

O/s/f drivers door mirror has a temporary repair.

Spare tyre tread below legal limit.

Fail 20 Nov 2015 115,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low Both front headlamp aims low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front windshield wiper blades split and not clearing screen. (8.2.2)

Both front side repeaters discoloring.

Both front tyre wearing on both inner/outer tread edges

Horn tone dim

Luggage compartment fully laden.

O/s/f drivers door mirror has a temporary repair.

Spare tyre tread below legal limit.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 107,653 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 8 Dec 2014 107,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 14 Dec 2013 98,656 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre badly perished on side walls

Fail 3 Dec 2013 98,639 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre badly perished on side walls

Pass 8 Dec 2012 90,055 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 89,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 79,911 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 79,911 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

horn slightly weak on occasion

Pass 24 Nov 2010 68,599 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,412 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 56,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,684 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 45,684 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 35,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2006 25,904 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 FNO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FNO, 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 HF52 FNO registered?

HF52 FNO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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The MOT history for HF52 FNO shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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