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AU52 YVC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

99,229 mi
Last recorded99,229 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 99,229 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 99,229 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 93,542 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2022 93,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 89,709 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 87,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear outer sills tender

Pass 17 Apr 2019 85,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,074 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,513 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,529 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,208 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 64,178 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 20 Apr 2013 64,178 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,658 miles

front bumper damaged

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

front bumper damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,614 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,735 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,288 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 44,288 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 40,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,600 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,155 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,952 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside rear light damage

Pass 30 Sep 2005 25,543 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 YVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YVC, 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 YVC registered?

AU52 YVC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AU52 YVC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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