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HG52 OEJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,676 mi
Last recorded121,676 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 OEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 121,676 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 121,676 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 114,612 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 114,612 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 157,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 157,313 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 99,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,639 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 84,811 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,472 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,993 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,367 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 38,232 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 30,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 30,049 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 30,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jan 2006 23,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 23,674 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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HG52 OEJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 HG52 OEJ, 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 HG52 OEJ registered?

HG52 OEJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 December 2002.

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