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AV52 AEZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,400 mi
Last recorded183,400 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AEZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 183,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 183,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 170,101 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 156,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Jan 2012 156,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Dec 2011 155,861 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2010 139,680 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 122,121 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 103,685 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 89,312 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,118 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 71,118 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 55,640 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on edges. †

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 AEZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AEZ, 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 AEZ registered?

AV52 AEZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 December 2002.

Is AV52 AEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 AEZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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