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HJ52 BKE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,110 mi
Last recorded136,110 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 BKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 136,110 miles

both sills heavily under sealed

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 136,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear sills weak

Pass 28 May 2019 114,466 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 114,466 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 108,864 miles

both front tyres perishing

front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 108,860 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perishing

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 104,749 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 104,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 99,201 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 93,830 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 93,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2014 88,052 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 88,052 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 81,565 miles

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

snow tyres fitted to front axle

Pass 25 May 2012 75,252 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 68,637 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 61,268 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 54,322 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 46,840 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 38,589 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 33,232 miles

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

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

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 BKE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BKE, 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 BKE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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