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AU52 DWZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

86,315 mi
Last recorded86,315 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,315 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 85,889 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2020 85,882 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,939 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 83,939 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,345 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,875 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 78,992 miles

Offside front tyre has wear on edges. Advise swap to rear.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 76,417 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 76,417 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 73,999 miles

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

Nearside crear tyre close to limit, perished on sidewalls & has a nail.

Nearside rear sill damage.

Power steering pump noise on full lock. Fluid level ok.

Fail 12 Apr 2014 73,999 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside crear tyre close to limit, perished on sidewalls & has a nail.

Nearside rear sill damage.

Power steering pump noise on full lock. Fluid level ok.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,093 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,554 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 66,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,029 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 65,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 63,982 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 63,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,074 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,013 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 54,014 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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AU52 DWZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DWZ, 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 DWZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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