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AV51 SNX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 SNX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 113,299 miles

Offside Front brake is sticking on slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,934 miles

Front both tyres are worn on the inside shoulders of tread

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 106,934 miles

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

Front both tyres are worn on the inside shoulders of tread

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 96,150 miles

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 29 Jan 2016 96,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underbody corrosion in various places

very bad bearing type noise from front when took out for road test

Pass 22 May 2015 86,615 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 86,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 81,876 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 75,399 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs poor

Pass 31 May 2013 75,399 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front discs poor

Pass 17 May 2012 66,519 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 17 May 2012 66,519 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 60,301 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 60,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,477 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,820 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 43,899 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,969 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,801 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 30,711 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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AV51 SNX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV51 SNX, 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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AV51 SNX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 January 2002.

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