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AU52 KPN

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,749 mi
Last recorded145,749 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 145,749 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 132,811 miles

surface corrosion various parts and components and on sills etc ok at time of test

Fail 23 Oct 2014 132,811 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs very badly scored and corroded

surface corrosion various parts and components and on sills etc ok at time of test

Pass 28 May 2013 125,400 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 114,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 102,838 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 96,289 miles

brake pipes starting to rust

front discs starting to rust and wear

lower suspension arms rusty

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,070 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 88,070 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 81,215 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 81,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,596 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 59,318 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 KPN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KPN, 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 KPN registered?

AU52 KPN is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AU52 KPN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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