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HK02 GHG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,995 mi
Last recorded133,995 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 GHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 133,995 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 133,923 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged CABLE SNAPPED (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2018 128,965 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f head lamp just showing image

Fail 5 Nov 2018 128,965 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no image (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2017 123,064 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2017 123,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 116,168 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.2.6)

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

Fail 18 May 2016 116,166 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.2.6)

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

emissions not tested due exhaust major blow

Pass 23 Jan 2015 108,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

exhaust noisy

n/s and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust foulig bumper

Fail 22 Jan 2015 108,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

exhaust noisy

n/s and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust foulig bumper

Pass 7 Feb 2014 104,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Jan 2014 104,897 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery positive terminal connection insecure

unable to test headlamp aim due to incorrect beam pattern

Pass 18 Nov 2011 97,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 90,103 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 90,081 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,136 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 85,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Battery insecure

Both O/S tyres under inflated

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 79,408 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 72,733 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 72,733 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front brake discs rusty and ridged on the inside faces

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

Slight damage to zone a of the windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2006 60,605 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 53,026 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)

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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HK02 GHG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HK02 GHG, 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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HK02 GHG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2002.

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