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AU52 OYB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,097 mi
Last recorded118,097 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 OYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2023 118,097 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 118,097 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 117,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount notchy when turned

Fail 19 Oct 2022 117,186 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount notchy when turned

Pass 13 Sep 2021 115,477 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 115,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 110,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount still in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sill soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sill soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 110,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount still in operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sill soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sill soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,390 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both outer sills corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 103,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,843 miles

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 12 Sep 2016 98,842 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both outer sills (5.2.6)

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,142 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 84,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 76,396 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,319 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust back box rusted and blowing

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod boots badly perished

Rear number plate degrading

Slight play in the offside front lower ball joint

Fail 11 Sep 2012 69,309 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust back box rusted and blowing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod boots badly perished

Rear number plate degrading

Slight play in the offside front lower ball joint

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,499 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 60,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,645 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 46,749 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,752 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r slight brake bind

rear tyres perrished

Pass 10 Sep 2007 33,671 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 33,671 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,447 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 OYB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OYB, 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 OYB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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