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HG02 VJL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,396 mi
Last recorded130,396 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 VJL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 130,396 miles

o/s/f top mount noisey

Fail 23 Mar 2012 130,396 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

o/s/f top mount noisey

Pass 30 Mar 2011 119,230 miles

child seat incorrectly fitted nearside rear

rack damp

Pass 7 Apr 2010 109,579 miles

child seat n/s/f

o/s/f seatbely webbing slightly worn

rack damp

slight ex. leaks

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

Pass 1 Apr 2009 100,386 miles

rear ex heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Apr 2009 100,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear ex heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,502 miles

child seat fitted

chips in screen

slight ex.leaks

Fail 2 Apr 2008 90,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted

chips in screen

slight ex.leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2007 80,359 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 74,089 miles

corrosion on centre and rear exhaust pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2005 59,616 miles

front brake discs worn.

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 VJL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HG02 VJL, 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 HG02 VJL registered?

HG02 VJL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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