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AU52 RVX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,216 mi
Last recorded103,216 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2018 103,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

n/s wiper torn

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

excess corrosion front sills

rear sills corroded/damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2016 94,309 miles

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

slight corrosion rear b/pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2016 94,309 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sills (2.4.A.3)

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

slight corrosion rear b/pipes

Pass 24 Mar 2015 89,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness steering rack area

exhaust mount at g/box u/s

front tyres worn edges

noise n/s front hub

o/s rear tyre worn outer edge

wipers torn

Fail 19 Mar 2015 89,948 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness steering rack area

exhaust mount at g/box u/s

front tyres worn edges

noise n/s front hub

o/s rear tyre worn outer edge

wipers torn

Pass 29 Mar 2014 84,102 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 84,102 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 75,120 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

both front top mounts stiff

Fail 19 Mar 2012 75,076 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

both front top mounts stiff

Pass 19 Mar 2011 70,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front seat has some free movement

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear lamp slightly insecure

Offside rear sill damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,956 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 64,955 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2009 60,149 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 52,308 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,817 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 37,740 miles

21% front brake imballance at time of test max allowed is 25%

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 34,736 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 34,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RVX 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 65%.

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 RVX, 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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What year was AU52 RVX registered?

AU52 RVX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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