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AU52 DWP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

158,153 mi
Last recorded158,153 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 DWP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 158,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 158,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 146,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Aug 2013 146,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2012 130,932 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 130,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 111,913 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Aug 2010 97,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 97,590 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2009 81,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,815 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall cracking

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 53,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 37,010 miles

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

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

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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AU52 DWP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU52 DWP, 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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AU52 DWP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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