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AV02 XAB

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,252 mi
Last recorded138,252 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 XAB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 138,252 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer SILL WEAK

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

SCREEN CRACKED

Fail 28 Sep 2018 138,247 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer SILL WEAK

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

SCREEN CRACKED

Pass 6 Sep 2017 131,883 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 127,011 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers weak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 112,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 104,882 miles

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2013 94,533 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 94,533 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 79,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,678 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 70,677 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 65,676 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,172 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,991 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,713 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 32,058 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 32,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

nail in o/s rear tyre

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 XAB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AV02 XAB, 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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AV02 XAB is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 August 2002.

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