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HT02 HCG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,522 mi
Last recorded70,522 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT02 HCG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 70,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,423 miles

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

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

both front wipers poor

Pass 25 Feb 2019 69,429 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,205 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 68,201 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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,902 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner and outer sidewalls, keep a check.

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 65,513 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner and outer sidewalls, keep a check.

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 65,513 miles

Both rear tyres perished on inner and outer sidewalls, keep a check.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,998 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls.

Rust ridge on both front brake discs inner faces.

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 63,938 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished on inner and outer sidewalls.

Rust ridge on both front brake discs inner faces.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,124 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 61,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,154 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,948 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,071 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,262 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 38,262 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2008 28,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,616 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,466 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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HT02 HCG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT02 HCG, 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 HT02 HCG registered?

HT02 HCG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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