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HF52 XBS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,677 mi
Last recorded126,677 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 XBS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 126,677 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 125,984 miles

Both front brake discs rusty

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,234 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES RUSTY.

ADVISE SLIGHT WEEP OF GREASE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 121,413 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISC SURFACES RUSTY.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 117,375 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 111,835 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,289 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 97,289 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 82,201 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 75,281 miles

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

slight rubbing noise from o/s/r brake drum

Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,620 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,317 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,338 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 XBS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 XBS, 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 XBS registered?

HF52 XBS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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The MOT history for HF52 XBS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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