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AU52 YVW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,612 mi
Last recorded67,612 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 YVW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 67,612 miles

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

Offside Front brake slighly binding

Fail 14 Sep 2020 67,606 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake slighly binding

Pass 20 Sep 2019 63,176 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 63,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 59,798 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,703 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 53,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,737 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 47,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,078 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 39,415 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,089 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,141 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 34,030 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,515 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,683 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 25,085 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 YVW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVW, 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 YVW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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