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HJ52 ZZA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,879 mi
Last recorded167,879 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 167,879 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 167,869 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 160,778 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 160,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 148,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 148,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs are worn below servicable limits

both rear brake discs are corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2011 133,046 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Nov 2011 133,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Nov 2010 118,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 101,687 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 101,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cam belt

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,770 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 83,760 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 68,095 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 49,673 miles

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

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 ZZA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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