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HJ02 HRD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,220 mi
Last recorded129,220 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 HRD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 129,220 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 128,182 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 125,927 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 122,620 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 119,393 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 119,393 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 116,258 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 116,258 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 112,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 145,709 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 145,707 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,827 miles

slight noise from nearside wheel bearing

Pass 22 Aug 2012 90,254 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 90,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 84,365 miles

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 75,910 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,455 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 35,591 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 35,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 HRD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HJ02 HRD, 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 HRD registered?

HJ02 HRD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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