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HN02 VXZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN02 VXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested DUE EXESSIVE SMOKE (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired NOT LOCATED IN HUB ASSEMBLY PROPERLY (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Outer SILL CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO CRACKING AND HAS A NAIL IN IT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 288,847 miles

CENTRE AND NEARSIDE REAR SEATS NOT FITTED,ALL RELATED ITEAMS NOT TESTED

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside INDICATOR VISUEL TELL TALE NOT WORKING

Fail 6 Jul 2016 288,839 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

CENTRE AND NEARSIDE REAR SEATS NOT FITTED,ALL RELATED ITEAMS NOT TESTED

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

Front REG PLATE BROKEN

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside INDICATOR VISUEL TELL TALE NOT WORKING

Pass 25 Jun 2015 281,695 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 281,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 276,796 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 273,217 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 273,164 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 268,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 268,735 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 258,070 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 258,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 25 May 2010 218,397 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 217,630 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 May 2009 179,611 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 138,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

borderline pass on exhaust smoke emissions test - see print out

Pass 20 May 2008 138,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

borderline pass on exhaust smoke emissions test - see print out

Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,240 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 87,833 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 87,833 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 80,814 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 80,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VXZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HN02 VXZ, 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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HN02 VXZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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