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AD02 VSX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,957 mi
Last recorded120,957 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 120,957 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 120,947 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 110,790 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 110,788 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,243 miles

both rear tyres cracking and worn in side wall

Fail 18 Sep 2014 97,243 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking and worn in side wall

Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,867 miles

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

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

nsr tyre inner and outter edge perished

Fail 13 Aug 2013 85,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nsr tyre inner and outter edge perished

Pass 13 Aug 2012 75,235 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 75,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,021 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 68,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,479 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,397 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,490 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 39,450 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 39,450 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 33,036 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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AD02 VSX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AD02 VSX, 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 AD02 VSX registered?

AD02 VSX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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