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HS02 SZW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,417 mi
Last recorded91,417 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 SZW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,417 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 91,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Front Upper Non-obligatory mirror missing (RVM)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test put to nsf seat ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted/glazed slightly affecting image (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misted/glazed slightly affecting image (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper end split but wiper clears screen sufficiently at time of test

Oil leak Appears to be from filter housing base gasket to block - req's confirmation ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,300 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 79,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 66,256 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted

Offside front tyre and both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Spare tyre poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,291 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,364 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,365 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,623 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 39,623 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,855 miles

Both front brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,568 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 27,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 25,180 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,023 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 22,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,718 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted , n/s tyres side walls scuffed .

Fail 5 Jun 2007 18,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust box outer skin rusted , n/s tyres side walls scuffed .

Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,033 miles

rear pads possible next service

Pass 16 Jun 2005 9,661 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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HS02 SZW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HS02 SZW, 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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HS02 SZW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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