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AV02 YAU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,121 mi
Last recorded91,121 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 YAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 91,121 miles

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

n/s front sill holed and damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2013 91,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front sill holed and damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,391 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 82,391 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 75,138 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 75,135 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,453 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 68,453 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 62,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 54,669 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 52,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,742 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,764 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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AV02 YAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV02 YAU registered?

AV02 YAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AV02 YAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 YAU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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