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AU52 WBE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,652 mi
Last recorded104,652 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 WBE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 104,652 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 104,652 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,507 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 89,507 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 67,884 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,828 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2016 64,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2015 59,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 59,136 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,953 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,070 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper u/s

Fail 2 Aug 2013 51,070 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear wiper u/s

Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 47,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 42,838 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,012 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,344 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 34,344 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,027 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 30,027 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,317 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,686 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WBE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WBE, 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 WBE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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