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AU52 KOV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,368 mi
Last recorded143,368 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 KOV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 143,368 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 143,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 130,848 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 118,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 117,967 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,340 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside outer sills showing corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2015 106,340 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside outer sills showing corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,164 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2013 78,164 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,377 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2011 58,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2010 51,903 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,936 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 42,443 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,047 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 32,757 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 27,648 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 KOV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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