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AD02 VTA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,985 mi
Last recorded153,985 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VTA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 153,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer sill starting to rust

Offside Front link arm slight play

Offside Outer sill starting to rust

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 3 Jul 2015 144,192 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 134,020 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 134,020 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 130,107 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 120,558 miles

Damage to front bumper and n/s outer sill

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 108,245 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 91,901 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 70,168 miles

front tyres getting low plus wearing inner edges

n/s/r tyre cuts in tread plus wearing outer edge

o/s/f linkrod slight play in lower ball joint

Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,432 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,839 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jul 2007 48,839 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jul 2006 39,533 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 39,528 miles

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

coolant leak from radiator.

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 VTA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD02 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

AD02 VTA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is AD02 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 VTA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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