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AU52 VZS

2002 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

147,756 mi
Last recorded147,756 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 VZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 147,756 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs are corroded

both rear brake discs are corroded

both the n/s/f and o/s/r tyres are starting to perish

the o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit and is heavily worn on the inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2013 144,775 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front brake discs are corroded

both rear brake discs are corroded

both the n/s/f and o/s/r tyres are starting to perish

the o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit and is heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2011 142,347 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 133,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 118,632 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

poor pattern on both headlights

Fail 16 Sep 2009 118,632 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

poor pattern on both headlights

Pass 9 Sep 2008 98,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 78,028 miles

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Fail 18 Sep 2007 78,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 56,105 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 32,071 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 VZS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

AU52 VZS is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AU52 VZS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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