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HJ52 EOM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

63,689 mi
Last recorded63,689 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 EOM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 63,689 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged - Not effecting any emitted light

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 60,189 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged - Not effecting any emitted light

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 56,440 miles

undertray fitted

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear seats in load position

Fail 23 Jul 2024 56,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear seats in load position

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2023 51,257 miles

Central Rear Upper brake light has been removed.

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp insecure lens has temp repair (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,857 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases link pipe holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure lens damaged. (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides marked in yellow (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,255 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 50,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 49,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damaged body work all round.

Fail 3 Jul 2020 49,766 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damaged body work all round.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 49,046 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 47,892 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall has been kerbed

Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,049 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 45,127 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,397 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,287 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are starting to perish & crack in side walls

Pass 4 Jul 2013 39,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 3 Jul 2012 37,597 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs are rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,034 miles

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

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

accident damage to n/s/f bumper & o/s/r light lens.

o/s/r tyre starting to perish & crack.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,447 miles

both front anti roll bar links gaiters perished

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs corroded slightly

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,892 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,910 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,628 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 26,627 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 EOM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 EOM, 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 EOM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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