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HF52 FNZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,759 mi
Last recorded106,759 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 FNZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 106,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,398 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 102,658 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 96,055 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 96,042 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 90,139 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight cut on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2013 82,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

Fail 14 Aug 2013 82,612 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyres wearing on edges

drivers wiper split may not pass on retest as it may not clear windscreen effectively to give adequate view

Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,490 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 69,519 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 69,481 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 65,822 miles

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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 60,912 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 60,893 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 54,052 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,391 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 43,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,014 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 FNZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HF52 FNZ, 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 FNZ registered?

HF52 FNZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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