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HG02 RSX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,266 mi
Last recorded122,266 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 RSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 122,266 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front discs worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald patch on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 122,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front discs worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald patch on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged starting to fray (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 117,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bend on front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 117,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft to touch indicating probable corrosion underneath (5.2.6)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 113,026 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed within 30 cm of seat mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft to touch indicating probable corrosion underneath (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 106,530 miles

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

vehicle emitting black smoke + emissions close to limit

Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,305 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,209 miles

nearside and offside outer sills soft

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

nearside and offside rear tyres aprroaching legal limit

offside rear seat belt not fully tested(child seat fitted)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 87,209 miles

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills soft

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

nearside and offside rear tyres aprroaching legal limit

offside rear seat belt not fully tested(child seat fitted)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,405 miles

N/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,188 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,172 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,917 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,144 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 42,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 42,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,527 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 39,470 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 32,718 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2006 26,788 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 26,788 miles

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

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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HG02 RSX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HG02 RSX, 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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HG02 RSX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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