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HK52 HSZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

151,807 mi
Last recorded151,807 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 HSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 151,807 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limikts & worn on edges

slight play & noise in rack

Fail 13 Nov 2014 151,807 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre close to limikts & worn on edges

slight play & noise in rack

Pass 20 Nov 2013 147,903 miles

slight play n/s rack end

Fail 20 Nov 2013 147,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 9 Nov 2012 142,720 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limits & worn on outer edge

slight play n/s rack

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Fail 9 Nov 2012 142,720 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre close to limits & worn on outer edge

slight play n/s rack

slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Pass 16 Nov 2011 136,478 miles

slight play in n/s rack

Fail 16 Nov 2011 136,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 16 Nov 2010 129,386 miles

slight play in n/s rack

Fail 16 Nov 2010 129,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s rack

Pass 3 Nov 2009 121,874 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Nov 2009 121,873 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play in both front anti roll bar drop links

spare tyre flat

Pass 13 Nov 2008 112,504 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 103,327 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 103,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2006 93,668 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 93,668 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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HK52 HSZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 HK52 HSZ, 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 HK52 HSZ registered?

HK52 HSZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is HK52 HSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 HSZ shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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