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AV51 YDE

2002 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,019 mi
Last recorded101,019 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 YDE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 101,019 miles

damage to nearside sill

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre low on tread on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,168 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 74,168 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 72,552 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 72,552 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 67,689 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,689 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 61,919 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 61,919 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 56,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,347 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 50,298 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 50,298 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,900 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 36,998 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,836 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 YDE is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 AV51 YDE, 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 AV51 YDE registered?

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

Is AV51 YDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 YDE shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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