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AD02 VUM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,019 mi
Last recorded211,019 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 VUM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 211,019 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 203,866 miles

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

rust, corrosion and welded patches

slight play o/s/f link rod

Fail 25 Nov 2014 203,865 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

rust, corrosion and welded patches

slight play o/s/f link rod

Pass 5 Dec 2013 196,062 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 4 Dec 2012 187,846 miles

child seats fitted

n/s swivel boot perished

o/s mirror tapped on

oil leaks

rear ex. strap corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 178,861 miles

child seats fitted

o/s mirror tie rapped on

rear tyres close to limits & worn on edges

rust patches

small oil leaks

swivel boots split

Fail 12 Dec 2011 178,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

child seats fitted

front discs worn

o/s mirror tie rapped on

rear tyres close to limits & worn on edges

rust patches

slight imbalance on front brakes

small oil leaks

swivel boots split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 169,561 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s/f outer sill rusty

o/s/r tyre on limit

slight play o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 30 Sep 2009 161,079 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear

Fail 30 Sep 2009 161,079 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 6 Sep 2008 150,734 miles

child seat n/s/r

slight imbalance f.brakes

slight play o/s/f swivel

slight run out n/s/f brake

Fail 8 Aug 2007 137,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 137,995 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2007 137,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 11,785 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 11,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 VUM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

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

Is AD02 VUM safe to buy?

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