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HF52 FOD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,413 mi
Last recorded132,413 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 FOD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 132,413 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 132,413 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine light stays on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,496 miles

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2013 95,496 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 95,467 miles

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs re faced on outer face and corroded on inner edge.This may have weakend the discs.

Fail 7 Apr 2011 95,419 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside and offside front brake discs re faced on outer face and corroded on inner edge.This may have weakend the discs.

Offside ront wheel arch inner cover insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2009 86,439 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

a/c pipes in poor condition

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing very low ( advise replacement )

off side rear tyre close to legal limit and heavily perrished 185 65 15

Fail 24 Sep 2007 55,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

a/c pipes in poor condition

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing very low ( advise replacement )

off side rear tyre close to legal limit and heavily perrished 185 65 15

Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,450 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 FOD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

HF52 FOD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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