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HJ52 BHP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,418 mi
Last recorded110,418 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 BHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 110,418 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,145 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 106,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 101,944 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 101,944 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 94,982 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2018 94,982 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 91,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 88,789 miles

both outer body seals going week poss need welding next year

Fail 13 Oct 2016 88,747 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

both outer body seals going week poss need welding next year

Pass 25 Sep 2015 85,751 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 79,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted onto nearside rear position. Intermittant fault on screen washers operation.

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 75,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

childs seat fitted onto nearside rear seat.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

childs seat fitted onto nearside rear position.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,485 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 62,332 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,032 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 36,694 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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HJ52 BHP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HJ52 BHP, 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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HJ52 BHP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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