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HK51 XEL

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,467 mi
Last recorded92,467 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 XEL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2015 92,467 miles

Advise: Oil leak / Power steering fluid leak

Advise: engine mount slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,467 miles

Advise: Oil leak / Power steering fluid leak

Advise: engine mount slightly worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,882 miles

power steering rack moist/damp

Fail 29 Aug 2014 83,882 miles

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

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

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

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

power steering rack moist/damp

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,830 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 8 Jul 2013 71,827 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,194 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,225 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre small cut in sidewall

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre has deep splits in tread

Fail 13 Jul 2011 60,225 miles

Airbag light on

Both rear tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F tyre small cut in sidewall

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/S/R tyre has deep splits in tread

Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,370 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 54,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,023 miles

rear exhaust ailencer in poor condition

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,994 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre on legal limit and cracking (URGENT ATTENTION REQUIRED)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,993 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

clutch operation light

offside front tyre on legal limit and cracking (URGENT ATTENTION REQUIRED)

Pass 18 May 2007 35,064 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

spare tyre close to tread depth limit and surface perished

Pass 16 May 2006 21,429 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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HK51 XEL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HK51 XEL, 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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What year was HK51 XEL registered?

HK51 XEL is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 February 2002.

Is HK51 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 XEL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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