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HF52 JWL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

69,661 mi
Last recorded69,661 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 JWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 69,661 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 69,660 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 66,440 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 66,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 63,696 miles

Central Stop lamp one segment not working

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 63,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp one segment not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater cover missing

Offside Front Tyre worn heavily on inside edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 61,166 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 61,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 58,420 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 57,148 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 57,148 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 54,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 3 Oct 2019 54,379 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,789 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1/5 of light source not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s head lamps affected (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s brake hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers &/or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Oct 2018 49,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both n/s & o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1/5 of light source not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s & n/s head lamps affected (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s & n/s brake hose starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers &/or under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Oct 2017 43,426 miles

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Emissions lambda limit only just met

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

The exhaust is poorly fitted

The near side door mirror is damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2017 43,419 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorating

Emissions lambda limit only just met

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

The exhaust is poorly fitted

The near side door mirror is damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2016 37,298 miles

Centre exhaust rusty

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2016 37,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre exhaust rusty

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2015 31,030 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 26,601 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 23,232 miles

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

n/s wing repeater lens missing but still amber im colour

Fail 25 Sep 2013 23,232 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

n/s wing repeater lens missing but still amber im colour

Pass 24 Sep 2012 21,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s side repeter lens missing

Pass 2 Sep 2011 20,075 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 20,075 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,348 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 18,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,469 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2007 11,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,302 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,833 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 6,653 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 JWL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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

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