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AV52 AFX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,456 mi
Last recorded135,456 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AFX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2021 135,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2020 133,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 133,852 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top of spring broken and traped in top bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 130,213 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 130,213 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 124,980 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 118,987 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 110,711 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 110,711 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 103,187 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 103,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 May 2013 96,790 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 96,790 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 91,100 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 24 May 2012 91,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 May 2011 84,057 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 May 2010 76,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 70,177 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 64,508 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 58,079 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,250 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 41,391 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension lower swivel gaiter split

Rear exhaust hanger in poor condition

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 AFX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AFX, 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 AFX registered?

AV52 AFX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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