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HF52 YYV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,063 mi
Last recorded66,063 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 YYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 66,063 miles

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 66,063 miles

Central Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 63,358 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 62,558 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 62,558 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,355 miles

rear exhaust join area heavily corroded and in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2018 57,212 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 57,212 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 55,325 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 55,325 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,159 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,897 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,211 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,484 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,627 miles

o/s mirror secured by tape but servicable

rear silencer clamp in poor condition (corroded)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S door mirror secured with tape

Pass 1 Dec 2009 336,161 miles

Drivers door mirror secured with tape

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 29,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 25,405 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 20,713 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 17,001 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 YYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

HF52 YYV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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