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HF52 MTJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,975 mi
Last recorded50,975 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 MTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 50,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/ mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leaK

Fail 5 May 2015 50,975 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/ mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leaK

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,646 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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)

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

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

engine light on

exhaust rear box out side heat sheild is corroded

low oil in engine

Fail 14 Apr 2014 46,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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)

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

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

engine light on

exhaust rear box out side heat sheild is corroded

low oil in engine

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,372 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 41,372 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 35,269 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

front wishbone rear bushes worn

Fail 9 May 2011 35,269 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

e.m.l on

offside outer handbrake cable split

Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,751 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

e.m.l on

offside outer handbrake cable split

Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,701 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,463 miles

Engine Oil Level Slightly Low,All Four Tyres Perished,All Suspension,Springs,Linkages,Cables,Etc Very Dry & Require Lubrication.

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 16,068 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 16,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MTJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

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

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