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AE02 MDF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,676 mi
Last recorded120,676 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MDF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 120,676 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 114,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2014 114,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK MAJOR

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 103,937 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 103,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2012 97,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 93,068 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 87,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2009 75,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 7 Apr 2008 68,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside outer sill dented

Pass 7 Apr 2008 68,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside outer sill dented

Pass 28 Mar 2007 60,073 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

nearside sill damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2006 52,954 miles

exhaust getting corroded

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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AE02 MDF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE02 MDF, 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 AE02 MDF registered?

AE02 MDF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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