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AU52 KPT

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,191 mi
Last recorded144,191 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 KPT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 144,191 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,755 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 121,852 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 121,852 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 108,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 99,739 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine has oil leaks

exhaust deteriorating

near side rear and off side rear tyres cracking in tread area

off side front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 7 Aug 2014 99,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine has oil leaks

exhaust deteriorating

near side rear and off side rear tyres cracking in tread area

off side front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Aug 2013 92,411 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front coil springs rusty

front lower suspension arms corroding

front pads getting low and discs rusting

nearside rear tyre perishing and getting low on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

oil leak on engine

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 14 Aug 2013 92,411 miles

front coil springs rusty

front lower suspension arms corroding

front pads getting low and discs rusting

nearside rear tyre perishing and getting low on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

oil leak on engine

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight lift in front lower ball joints

Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,832 miles

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

engine has an oil leak

near side side repeater and both rear indicators are slightly discolored

Fail 7 Aug 2012 85,832 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine has an oil leak

near side side repeater and both rear indicators are slightly discolored

Fail 3 Aug 2011 77,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2010 68,779 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating and slight blow

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,184 miles

exhaust deteriorating and minor blow

Fail 10 Aug 2009 60,184 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorating and minor blow

Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,546 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,576 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 32,020 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 KPT is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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