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AU52 XDA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,015 mi
Last recorded204,015 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 XDA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 204,015 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 195,778 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 187,194 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 187,194 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 182,730 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 156,974 miles

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)

numberplate light lense missing

Fail 3 Sep 2010 142,852 miles

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

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

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

front brake slightly worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2010 142,852 miles

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

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

front brake slightly worn.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 127,387 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 127,387 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 107,609 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 107,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front brake discs wearing.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 89,509 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre deformed

Pass 16 Oct 2006 72,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 52,899 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 XDA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

AU52 XDA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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