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AU52 RXB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,644 mi
Last recorded157,644 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RXB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 157,644 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

outer sills weak

Fail 1 Sep 2016 157,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear X1 (3.6.B.2c)

Centre/rear exhaust flange corroded

Chip in windscreen

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn

Outer sill panels becoming corroded

Spare wheel carrier insecure & tyre worn & flat

slight weep from power steering

Pass 13 Aug 2015 149,180 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 132,966 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 122,328 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,621 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,096 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 44,076 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,089 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 30,489 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,574 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,710 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 24,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 RXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

AU52 RXB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 December 2002.

Is AU52 RXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 RXB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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