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AU52 OXJ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,111 mi
Last recorded121,111 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,111 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 121,074 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,026 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 116,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 111,382 miles

Outer sections of both front sill panels showing corrosion but not excessive.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,405 miles

N/s/f outer sill panel showing slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Dec 2014 100,538 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 97,272 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 97,271 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 90,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,539 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,518 miles

both front discs getting thin

Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,315 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,344 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 44,344 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,304 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 33,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 28,038 miles

N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DETERIORATING.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,256 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 OXJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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