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HG02 XJC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,974 mi
Last recorded88,974 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 XJC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 88,974 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 88,974 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,382 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill, central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 81,514 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 77,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 77,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 73,782 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner an outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 31 Oct 2015 73,765 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint pipe with switch joint leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner an outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,907 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 58,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Nov 2011 55,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,686 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,099 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 53,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,069 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

Fail 5 Oct 2009 48,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

185/65/15h

nearside rear tyre starting to wear outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,030 miles

top edge of rear no plate dirty / faded

Fail 13 Oct 2008 42,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

top edge of rear no plate dirty / faded

Pass 12 Oct 2007 35,913 miles

Offside Front 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 12 Oct 2006 28,516 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 28,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 20,238 miles

N.S.R. TYRE WORN ON EDGE* †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 XJC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJC, 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 XJC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 August 2002.

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