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AV52 AEU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,515 mi
Last recorded139,515 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AEU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 139,515 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 139,515 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 135,112 miles

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

child seats fitted

o/s rear tyre perished

washers weak

Fail 30 Dec 2015 135,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

child seats fitted

o/s rear tyre perished

washers weak

Pass 6 Jan 2015 130,433 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 130,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 123,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L on

Fail 13 Jan 2014 123,363 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

E M L on

Fail 13 Nov 2013 122,021 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 115,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

signs of coolant leak. suspect water pump

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 14 Jan 2013 115,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

signs of coolant leak. suspect water pump

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 16 Jan 2012 107,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2010 96,832 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 91,394 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 88,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 85,162 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 80,363 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 70,018 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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AV52 AEU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AV52 AEU, 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 AV52 AEU registered?

AV52 AEU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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