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HF52 VYL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,954 mi
Last recorded113,954 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 VYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,954 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 113,953 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 85,035 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2015 85,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,491 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 76,488 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,646 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2012 56,881 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 56,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,846 miles

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

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

Small cut in offside rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 42,845 miles

headlamp aims, centre and rear exhausts rusty.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,965 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS ON WEAR MARKERS OF OUTER EDGE

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,430 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 25,073 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 VYL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

HF52 VYL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for HF52 VYL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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