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HG02 XJE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,308 mi
Last recorded66,308 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 XJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,308 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 66,240 miles

Fuel system component leaking damp leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at pipe to hose at rack(pipe with sensor) (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft/flexing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear centre sec (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear centre sec (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes corroded slight leak above subframe (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 64,520 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to abs (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear centre sec (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear centre sec (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipes corroded slight leak above subframe (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 62,591 miles

exhaust rusty, various bpipes slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2013 60,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear sills are slightly damaged

offside rear tyre is perished and worn on both inner and outer edge

Fail 14 Oct 2013 60,990 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear sills are slightly damaged

offside rear tyre is perished and worn on both inner and outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Oct 2012 58,629 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 56,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,724 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,409 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 50,409 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine overheating

Pass 27 Oct 2008 46,752 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 42,723 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

O/s/r tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,461 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 38,461 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,473 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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HG02 XJE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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