MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,626 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
front tyres on legal limit (inner edges)
offside rear seat belt catch damaged
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
both rear shock bushes worn
oil leak
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
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
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
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
corrosion showing throughout length of ns outer sill , os rear seat belt stalk slight damaged
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
play in ns front lower swivel ,slight fraying os front seat belt
front section of exhaust corroding and starting to leak.
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.
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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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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