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AU52 OWY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

159,638 mi
Last recorded159,638 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 159,638 miles

Rear Shock absorbers corroded.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Reg plate lamp cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting point + around bump stops and around fuel tank. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 159,487 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe + back box holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component fouling Spring / Top mount fouling turret (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald on the edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Reg plate lamp cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers corroded.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle mounting point + around bump stops and around fuel tank. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 153,929 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 153,924 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 9.42/m max 3.0 (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2016 146,044 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear registration plate lamp lens missing

Fail 13 Sep 2016 146,044 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Rear registration plate lamp lens missing

Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,824 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer CV joint gaiter leaking grease

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 137,703 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer CV joint gaiter leaking grease

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 130,347 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 122,049 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 114,362 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 114,362 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,295 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 104,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 95,136 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,773 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 83,763 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 71,875 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,094 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 61,094 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,825 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 50,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 38,294 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 OWY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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