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AU52 OYP

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

139,692 mi
Last recorded139,692 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 139,692 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 139,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 125,885 miles

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

Heat shield loose

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight blow rear silencer joint and clamp corroding

Windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Fail 22 Apr 2015 125,885 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Heat shield loose

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight blow rear silencer joint and clamp corroding

Windscreen wipers slightly smeary

Pass 11 Apr 2014 120,575 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 120,575 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 113,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 113,331 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 106,345 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 106,345 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)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,753 miles

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

centre heat sheild loose

Fail 7 Apr 2011 99,753 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre heat sheild loose

Pass 4 Mar 2010 93,231 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 93,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 88,573 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 324,293 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 74,318 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 74,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 60,892 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 60,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2006 46,369 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 OYP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 OYP, 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 OYP is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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