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AV52 AEW

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,077 mi
Last recorded116,077 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 116,077 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 116,077 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Side light (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 110,632 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 110,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 110,204 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 97,062 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 96,850 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 82,803 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 70,384 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,127 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Fail 20 Oct 2010 63,127 miles

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,670 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 23 Oct 2008 49,008 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre tread low on the outside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 40,878 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,604 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 15 Oct 2005 23,884 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 AEW is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV52 AEW, 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 AEW registered?

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

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