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AU52 RXA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,565 mi
Last recorded115,565 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 115,565 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 113,205 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 109,568 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 109,568 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 103,002 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 97,855 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 97,853 miles

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

Both front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,272 miles

Auxillary belt fraying

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

Off side rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 90,272 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Auxillary belt fraying

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

Off side rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 75,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 75,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 61,891 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear brakes noisey

Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,494 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,749 miles

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

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 13 Dec 2006 33,790 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,808 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 RXA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RXA, 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 RXA registered?

AU52 RXA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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