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AU02 AVZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,773 mi
Last recorded84,773 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 AVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 84,773 miles

Noise o/s/f suspension, possibly top brg. No play.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,521 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 81,521 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,881 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 76,881 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking switch (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,128 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,128 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,424 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 67,424 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper missing

Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,634 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 59,468 miles

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

drivers window

service overdue

Fail 23 Jul 2012 59,468 miles

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

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

drivers window

service overdue

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,227 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 54,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,888 miles

Spare tyre defective

f/brake ballance

Fail 21 Jul 2010 49,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 43,253 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,253 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,016 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 33,016 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 25,949 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,995 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,224 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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AU02 AVZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AU02 AVZ, 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 AU02 AVZ registered?

AU02 AVZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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