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HF52 RJU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,112 mi
Last recorded134,112 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 RJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 134,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 134,061 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flange gasket leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded and holed adjacent to previous weld repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed and corroded but outside of a prescribed area

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 123,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 123,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 103,731 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 95,195 miles

Nearside steering arm slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2016 95,154 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside steering arm slight play

Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside steering arm slight play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 91,022 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside steering arm slight play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,345 miles

slight perishing on rear tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2013 83,857 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 83,844 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 83,735 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

rear exhaust box loose.

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,420 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 55,858 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 55,858 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,004 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 43,002 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 37,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,933 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 31,933 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 24,884 miles

both rear tyre side walls perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2006 20,313 miles

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

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

boot struts defective

Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,313 miles

boot struts defective

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 RJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 RJU, 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 RJU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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