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AV02 ETY

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,194 mi
Last recorded135,194 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 ETY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2014 135,194 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 nails in osr tyre,low tred and slightly perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nsf tyre low tread and cut cords

slightly play on osf steering rack end

Pass 1 May 2013 130,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear number plate deteriorating

slight front brake imbalance

slight play inner steering rack o/s/f

Fail 30 Apr 2013 130,090 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

clutch pedal rubber not fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear number plate deteriorating

slight front brake imbalance

slight play inner steering rack o/s/f

Pass 8 May 2012 121,968 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 110,600 miles

Oil leak

possible clutch slave leak

Fail 7 Apr 2010 98,054 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,054 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 81,792 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,018 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 58,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,811 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 45,811 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked

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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AV02 ETY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV02 ETY, 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 AV02 ETY registered?

AV02 ETY is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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