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HS52 CVH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,806 mi
Last recorded77,806 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS52 CVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,806 miles

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

oil level on min

wipers starting to smeer

Fail 22 Apr 2013 77,804 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

engine very rough running at at idle

n/s and o/s front windscreen wipers smear

oil level on min

Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,683 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Anti pollution warning message on dashboard

Engine management light on

Tyre size 205/40/17

Fail 1 Feb 2013 76,974 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Temp repair has been carried out on exhaust system.

Battery loose

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,017 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,859 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 59,859 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 52,081 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,485 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,502 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 37,383 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 37,383 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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HS52 CVH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HS52 CVH, 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 HS52 CVH registered?

HS52 CVH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is HS52 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS52 CVH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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