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HJ02 CVW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,762 mi
Last recorded64,762 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 CVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 64,762 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 64,640 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 59,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn + cut in tread

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn + cut in tread

Rear exhaust silencer corroded ,slight blow

Pass 1 Oct 2014 57,673 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 57,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2013 54,319 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 54,308 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r indicator is losing its colour

Pass 9 May 2012 51,392 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre wearing edges

Fail 8 May 2012 51,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 9 May 2011 48,602 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 48,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

185/65/15H

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

Pass 12 May 2010 45,575 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 May 2010 45,541 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,932 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r outer tyre wall perished

two child seats fitted to rear

Fail 21 Apr 2008 35,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r outer tyre wall perished

two child seats fitted to rear

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,627 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 31,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,410 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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HJ02 CVW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HJ02 CVW, 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 HJ02 CVW registered?

HJ02 CVW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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