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HK02 VGV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

108,275 mi
Last recorded108,275 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 VGV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,275 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 108,275 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front rear arm bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front rear lower arm bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 94,534 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil low

Fail 18 Oct 2016 94,533 miles

Centre Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

Indicator switch faulty steering column (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil low

Pass 13 Oct 2015 87,022 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 87,022 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,581 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 82,581 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 75,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 75,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,969 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 68,969 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 61,173 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,656 miles

rear tyres starting to perish-worn to 3mm

rear wiper torn

Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,656 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres starting to perish-worn to 3mm

rear wiper torn

power steering tank low on fluid

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,232 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 49,222 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 44,245 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 11 Sep 2008 44,243 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn to 3mm

noise from power steering

Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,342 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 39,342 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,992 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 27,992 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VGV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 VGV, 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 VGV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 August 2002.

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