CarVerify

Free Car Check

HK02 HYW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,624 mi
Last recorded127,624 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 HYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 127,624 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 127,624 miles

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

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES LOW & UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 12 Oct 2016 109,615 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 109,613 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour BOTH (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2015 90,199 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 83,885 miles

Emissions smokey. Would advise fuel treatment

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,252 miles

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Near side rear tyre low on tread

Fail 10 Oct 2013 78,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Near side rear tyre low on tread

Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,247 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 66,794 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 66,794 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,658 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 44,694 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2008 44,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 34,246 miles

The front brake discs are worn.

Fail 9 Aug 2007 34,228 miles

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

The front brake discs are worn.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 26,866 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 26,865 miles

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

NOTE:O/S/F TYRE BOLD ON EDGES JUST PASSED MOT †

NOTE:SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS †

NOTE:SLIGHT ROUGHNESS IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING †

Pass 15 Jul 2005 16,981 miles

rear wiper blade split

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HK02 HYW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige 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 HK02 HYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HK02 HYW?

You can check the full history of HK02 HYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HK02 HYW registered?

HK02 HYW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 August 2002.

Is HK02 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK02 HYW shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HK02 HYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HK02 HYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.