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AD02 VTU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

218,396 mi
Last recorded218,396 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 218,396 miles

roughness in nearside and offside strut top bearings

Fail 18 Jul 2016 218,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

roughness in nearside and offside strut top bearings

Pass 29 Jun 2015 208,211 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 195,122 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 182,424 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 168,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 151,880 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 135,549 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 118,087 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 118,087 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 105,608 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 86,842 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 67,261 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 VTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

AD02 VTU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is AD02 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 VTU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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