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AU52 FBY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,005 mi
Last recorded117,005 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 FBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,005 miles

n/s mirror broken

Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,671 miles

rear exhaust has slight leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 100,775 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,180 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 89,302 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush perished

Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,933 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,563 miles

brake pipes greased// child seats fitted front and rear

Pass 13 Oct 2009 61,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Oct 2009 61,045 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f and both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2008 52,543 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 46,746 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 44,624 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 FBY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU52 FBY, 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 AU52 FBY registered?

AU52 FBY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AU52 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 FBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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