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AU52 WCA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,974 mi
Last recorded198,974 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 198,974 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 198,974 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 185,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes/ferrules corroding

parts exhausht deteriating/minor leak gasses

Fail 26 Jun 2013 185,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake pipes/ferrules corroding

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parts exhausht deteriating/minor leak gasses

Pass 25 Jun 2012 169,347 miles

drivers mirror repaired by tape not effecting its use etc

slight play both sides bottom balljoints

tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 152,995 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight play both sides front wishbone bottom balljoints

Fail 22 Jun 2011 152,995 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight play both sides front wishbone bottom balljoints

Pass 1 Jul 2010 130,551 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

both front discs poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2009 114,882 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,042 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,615 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Oct 2006 60,106 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 WCA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

AU52 WCA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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