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HN02 VXT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,676 mi
Last recorded177,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 VXT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 177,676 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 172,645 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 24 Jul 2024 168,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 163,831 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 163,830 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 160,409 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 160,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 158,052 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area corroded but not considered to significantly reduce structural strength

Pass 27 Jul 2020 156,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2019 149,080 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2018 140,245 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 140,244 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 130,812 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 130,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 121,366 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 111,994 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 103,542 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 103,538 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,765 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 74,518 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 65,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 63,660 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mmon outer shoulders

front brake pads worn low

rear silencer corroded and has minor blow

right hand rear indecator bulb starting to discolour

Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,510 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 56,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 49,932 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 43,761 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 38,411 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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HN02 VXT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HN02 VXT, 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 HN02 VXT registered?

HN02 VXT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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