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HG52 VEP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,238 mi
Last recorded119,238 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 VEP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 119,238 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside rear seat folded at time of test

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight lift in offside front strut top mount

Fail 19 Jun 2017 119,238 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside mirror damaged

Nearside rear seat folded at time of test

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight lift in offside front strut top mount

Pass 9 Jun 2016 109,074 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside mirror body damaged

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside wiper starting to split

Fail 9 Jun 2016 109,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside mirror body damaged

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 21 May 2015 97,325 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 97,325 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,475 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 Jun 2014 89,475 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine man light on

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,135 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 81,135 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,245 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 72,171 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 63,677 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,131 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 43,165 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 43,165 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,723 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 27,912 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 VEP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HG52 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

HG52 VEP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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