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HF52 JXZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

133,190 mi
Last recorded133,190 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 JXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 133,190 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2026 133,172 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 130,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bottom off door corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 125,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Door corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 121,295 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear door corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 114,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 114,914 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 109,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 109,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 106,973 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 102,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and scrubbing out on edges and cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 102,749 miles

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

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

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

reverse lamps not working

exhaust blow from rear joint

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and scrubbing out on edges and cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 94,379 miles

Offside Front tyre low tread 3mm

Offside headlight mask/converter fitted to headlight lens

Rear number plate marked/delaminating

reverse lights not working

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

wiper blades worn/starting to smear

Fail 14 May 2018 94,379 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low tread 3mm

Offside headlight mask/converter fitted to headlight lens

Rear number plate marked/delaminating

reverse lights not working

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

wiper blades worn/starting to smear

Pass 9 Jun 2017 86,337 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped and pitted

headlight mask/converter fitted to o/s headlight

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Fail 9 Jun 2017 86,337 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped and pitted

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

headlight mask/converter fitted to o/s headlight

rear number plate marked/delaminating

Pass 21 Jul 2016 74,997 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 74,997 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 74,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 63,363 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2015 63,325 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2014 62,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,555 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,278 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,475 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,893 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 31,888 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 28,819 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,563 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,795 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 JXZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 JXZ, 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 JXZ registered?

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

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