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HF52 JFN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

195,301 mi
Last recorded195,301 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 JFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 195,301 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s body sills holed (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 163,203 miles

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

front exhaust rubbers

Fail 2 Sep 2015 163,203 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front exhaust rubbers

Pass 19 Sep 2014 157,108 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 157,107 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 147,986 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2013 147,986 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2012
Fail 28 Aug 2012

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011
Fail 25 Jul 2011

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 110,423 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 110,422 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 98,409 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 98,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 83,939 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 68,184 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,560 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 55,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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 JFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 JFN, 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 JFN registered?

HF52 JFN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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