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AU52 RXF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RXF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017
Pass 4 Jun 2016 129,880 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 129,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 114,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,151 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,291 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 93,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 85,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 73,349 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 73,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2010 64,191 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 64,178 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 May 2009 55,637 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 48,709 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 48,709 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,806 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 34,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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 RXF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU52 RXF registered?

AU52 RXF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is AU52 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU52 RXF shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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