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AU52 OWW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,958 mi
Last recorded98,958 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,958 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 98,515 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 97,792 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 97,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 95,918 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,149 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 94,149 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 89,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 81,695 miles

Nearside Lower windscreen cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2015 75,254 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 75,254 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,744 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,066 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,080 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,312 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,352 miles

Spare tyre defective

engine plastic top cover mountings broken

inner face on n/s/r brake disc starting to corrode

slight perishing of n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

uneven tread wear in o/s/r tyre inner tread

Fail 6 Sep 2010 48,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine plastic top cover mountings broken

inner face on n/s/r brake disc starting to corrode

uneven tread wear in o/s/r tyre inner tread

Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,122 miles

Nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inside edge.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,452 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,297 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OWW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU52 OWW?

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What year was AU52 OWW registered?

AU52 OWW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is AU52 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 OWW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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