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AU52 XBB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,679 mi
Last recorded144,679 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XBB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 144,679 miles

Central Stop light 1bulb out.

Offside Front Brake slightly tight.

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Screen minor damage and scratched n/s/f.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 144,679 miles

Central Stop light 1bulb out.

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

Offside Front Brake slightly tight.

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Screen minor damage and scratched n/s/f.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 124,155 miles

Centre stop light one bulb out.

Front brakes slightly tight.

Front windscreen scratched.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to crack. (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Link rod. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Spare tyre flat.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 124,155 miles

Centre stop light one bulb out.

Front brakes slightly tight.

Front windscreen scratched.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to crack. (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Link rod. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare tyre flat.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 101,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes slightly uneven.

Indicator switch slightly worn.

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

Offside Front Fog lamp not working.

Offside Front side light intermittent.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 98,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack/perish

Nearside Rear child seat fitted to seat

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and tyre is starting to crack/perish

Offside Rear child seat fitted to seat

Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 86,407 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 86,400 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front outer body sill corroded

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

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

Slight binding to offside front brake

Spare tyre perished and cracked

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 76,880 miles

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

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

Nearside front ABS ring cracked

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 76,880 miles

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

Nearside front ABS ring cracked

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,478 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Near side body sill corroded

Off side front door hinge pins worn

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 74,468 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Near side body sill corroded

Off side front door hinge pins worn

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,730 miles

Corrosion to near side front body sill

Drivers door hinge pin worn

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

Near side rear tyre perishing in treads

Spare tyre perishing in treads

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 66,615 miles

Both bottom ball joints worn

Spare tyre defective

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 66,615 miles

Both bottom ball joints worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 54,564 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 49,594 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 39,561 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 31,376 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 31,376 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 XBB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige 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 XBB, 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 XBB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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