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HJ52 ENL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,562 mi
Last recorded71,562 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 ENL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,562 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 71,562 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 63,595 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,524 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 60,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is perished and getting low on tread

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished and getting low on tread

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,935 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 58,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,796 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,082 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 53,313 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,313 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,441 miles

Small cuts o/s/r tyre tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 50,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Small cuts o/s/r tyre tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,753 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,317 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,714 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 26,394 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 26,394 miles

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

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

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 ENL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HJ52 ENL, 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 HJ52 ENL registered?

HJ52 ENL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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