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HJ52 ZVG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 ZVG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2021 106,685 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel handbrake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 102,884 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 102,882 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.76 (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,239 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 101,234 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking nut loose lightly to come detached (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear plastic panel rubbing on tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,015 miles

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

both front tyres cracking /perishing, STRONG ADVISE

Fail 22 Oct 2018 99,015 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking /perishing, STRONG ADVISE

Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,565 miles

n/s/f brake disc slightly rusty on inner face

Fail 23 Oct 2017 96,565 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f brake disc slightly rusty on inner face

Pass 17 Oct 2016 94,664 miles

handbrake high

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edges

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 94,664 miles

Emissions not tested filled workshop with smoke (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight hole (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edges

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

handbrake high

Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,978 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 91,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat/centre pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,029 miles

handbrake high

Fail 23 Oct 2014 89,029 miles

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

handbrake high

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,959 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 84,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 79,290 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

handbrake travel high

Fail 15 Oct 2012 79,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,612 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 65,048 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 65,404 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,099 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 50,637 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 50,630 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,877 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,839 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 ZVG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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