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AU52 RWE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,424 mi
Last recorded135,424 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 135,424 miles

Front to rear brakes pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 May 2017 126,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth 1.6mm

both side repeaters and offside front and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 5 May 2016 121,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 121,222 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 112,294 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 103,505 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

Slight marking to n/s of windscreen.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 103,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Slight corrosion on rear steel brake pipes.

Slight marking to n/s of windscreen.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 98,063 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 98,063 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 91,094 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 91,094 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 88,609 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 88,608 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,957 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 79,956 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,158 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 72,128 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,470 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 55,976 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 47,069 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 RWE 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 RWE, 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 RWE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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