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AE02 MDK

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,090 mi
Last recorded50,090 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 MDK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking in tread 185/65/15

scratch marks on screen

Fail 22 Feb 2017 50,090 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre perished and cracking in tread 185/65/15

scratch marks on screen

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,158 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread 185/65/15

rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seat fitted n/s/r

Fail 16 Feb 2016 43,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread 185/65/15

rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 23 Feb 2015 37,680 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp corroded

nearside front tyre perished

no spare wheel

offside rear tyre perished

oil level low

Fail 23 Feb 2015 37,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust clamp corroded

nearside front tyre perished

no spare wheel

offside rear tyre perished

oil level low

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NS rear tyre wall perished but cords not exposed

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

os front tyre wall perished but cords not exposed

rear brakes noisey in operation and grabbing slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2014 33,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NS rear tyre wall perished but cords not exposed

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

os front tyre wall perished but cords not exposed

rear brakes noisey in operation and grabbing slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,394 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 24,086 miles

centre exhaust section staring to deteriorate

front brake discs starting to wear uneven

Pass 17 Feb 2011 19,569 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 18,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 18,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 16,749 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,619 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 14,421 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 13,257 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 MDK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE02 MDK, 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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AE02 MDK is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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