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A20 VHW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,521 mi
Last recorded100,521 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VHW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 100,521 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,999 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminating

Fail 21 Apr 2015 91,999 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,321 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

poor beam images on both headlights

Fail 25 Apr 2014 88,321 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

poor beam images on both headlights

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,925 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 82,925 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,627 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 78,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,808 miles

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

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

poor beam pattern o/s

Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 64,125 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 58,051 miles

Small crack in front number plate

Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,290 miles

HEAVY CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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

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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A20 VHW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A20 VHW, 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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A20 VHW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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