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AU52 DYB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,481 mi
Last recorded122,481 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 DYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2016 122,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and puncture near side wall (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2015 115,630 miles

brake pipes corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s front c,v boot weaping

o/s front anti roll bar link has slight play

sills corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2014 111,954 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 111,907 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 109,235 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 109,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 106,659 miles

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

rear silencer weak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 99,047 miles

Nearside front outer sill has signs of some bad corrosion under the paint

Fail 12 Oct 2010 99,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front outer sill has signs of some bad corrosion under the paint

Pass 16 Oct 2009 90,007 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 89,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,749 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 80,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,642 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,774 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 59,774 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 47,627 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 47,627 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DYB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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