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AU52 OWM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,162 mi
Last recorded124,162 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OWM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 124,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front sill damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 117,627 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 109,820 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,599 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 97,526 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,227 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Aug 2019 92,227 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,072 miles

both front wheel trim missing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,373 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,001 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 73,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 70,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,174 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,117 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 63,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,979 miles

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

both front dics are pitted

Fail 13 Oct 2011 57,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front dics are pitted

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,524 miles

All brake discs Slightly worn and pitted

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,431 miles

grease slightly dispersing from n/s c/v gaiter

top engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,634 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,036 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 OWM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OWM, 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 OWM registered?

AU52 OWM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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