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HJ52 FWU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

202,626 mi
Last recorded202,626 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2018 202,626 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 190,989 miles

Front wiper ends split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 190,985 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wiper ends split

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 178,753 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres on legal limit (inner edges)

offside rear seat belt catch damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2016 178,753 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres on legal limit (inner edges)

offside rear seat belt catch damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2015 174,045 miles

both rear shock bushes worn

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 174,045 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear shock bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 164,171 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 164,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

some very light corrosion to chassis/floorpan

Pass 9 Dec 2013 151,361 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn HEAVY inner edge

Fail 5 Dec 2013 151,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn HEAVY inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2012 139,436 miles

corrosion showing throughout length of ns outer sill , os rear seat belt stalk slight damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2011 132,446 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 132,195 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os front seat belt starting to fray , slight play ns front lower swivel , front brake discs worn thin

Pass 13 Nov 2010 117,724 miles

play in ns front lower swivel ,slight fraying os front seat belt

Pass 7 Dec 2009 102,235 miles

front section of exhaust corroding and starting to leak.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 102,235 miles

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

front section of exhaust corroding and starting to leak.

no oil in engine.

Pass 14 Nov 2008 81,974 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 53,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 38,667 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 FWU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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