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HF52 JVW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,035 mi
Last recorded141,035 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 141,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 127,193 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside sill distorted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 127,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside sill distorted

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 116,578 miles

N/s outer damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2014 108,641 miles

Child seat fitted mid rear seat

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

No air bag lamp on at start up

Pass 12 Sep 2014 108,641 miles

Child seat fitted mid rear seat

No air bag lamp on at start up

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,587 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 102,586 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,889 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, engine oil leaks, headlamp aims just within set limits, some play in both sides rear wheel bearings.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 96,889 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)

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

Offside 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)

exhaust very rusty in places, engine oil leaks, headlamp aims just within set limits, some play in both sides rear wheel bearings.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,306 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 89,306 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,443 miles

headlamp aism just within set limits, exhaust very rusty in places.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,116 miles

REAR INDICATORS LOSING ORANGE EFFECT* UNDERBODY SHIELDS RESTRICT EXAMINATION* REAR TYRES WORN*

Fail 8 Sep 2009 71,116 miles

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

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

REAR INDICATORS LOSING ORANGE EFFECT* UNDERBODY SHIELDS RESTRICT EXAMINATION* REAR TYRES WORN*

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,939 miles

plastic shields on underbody,etc, restrict examination* headlamp patterns on aim limits*

Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,534 miles

REAR EXHAUST RUSTED* REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED* PLASTICSHIELDSON UNDERBODY RESTRICT EXAMINATION*ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN STICKERS*HEADLAMPS ON AIM LIMIT*

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,412 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 41,412 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 31,444 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 JVW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JVW, 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 JVW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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