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HN52 SWK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,402 mi
Last recorded100,402 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 SWK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 100,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 100,400 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 93,503 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 93,501 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,167 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 89,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

coolant level below minimum

Fail 16 Oct 2019 89,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 8 Oct 2018 86,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 86,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 84,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 84,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,297 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 81,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,297 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 78,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 75,443 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,443 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,745 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,505 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,381 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 66,381 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,322 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,472 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 54,745 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 54,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,712 miles

N/S/F, O/S/F & N/S/R tyres are wearing low on outer edges of tread & have aprox 2mm of legal tread depth

Pass 12 Dec 2005 37,265 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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HN52 SWK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HN52 SWK, 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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HN52 SWK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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