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HG52 YWV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,055 mi
Last recorded139,055 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG52 YWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 139,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 129,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 126,058 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 126,058 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 109,350 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inside and outside edge

Fail 7 Feb 2011 109,350 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn low on inside and outside edge

Pass 9 Jan 2010 89,863 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2010 89,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front disc's worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,240 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,898 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 65,898 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,744 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 47,744 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 35,864 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 YWV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YWV, 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 YWV registered?

HG52 YWV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 December 2002.

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