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AU52 KNR

2002 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,813 mi
Last recorded87,813 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 KNR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 87,813 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 87,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Lower bolt loose.. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 80,732 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 80,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section also insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 74,937 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 70,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 61,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 51,544 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,516 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 50,516 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 50,173 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,577 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 49,004 miles

engine bay covers fitted and under covers

Pass 4 Aug 2015 48,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,484 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Aug 2013 46,535 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 13 Aug 2013 46,535 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,424 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,533 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake and clutch pedal rubbers smooth on edges

front tyres perrished

rear no plate detteriated

Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 29,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 25,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 20,494 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 KNR is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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