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HF52 MSU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,334 mi
Last recorded123,334 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 123,334 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 113,301 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 113,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,137 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 101,338 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 101,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,945 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,560 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,043 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 82,226 miles

Minor deteriation to NSR tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 74,653 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 68,390 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,602 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 52,917 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,935 miles

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

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 MSU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

HF52 MSU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is HF52 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF52 MSU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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