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AV52 AKF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,483 mi
Last recorded190,483 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 AKF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 190,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 190,457 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 190,005 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 190,005 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 186,606 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 183,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 314,512 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2017 181,497 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 176,320 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 166,956 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 22 Apr 2015 166,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 13 May 2014 157,326 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 157,326 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 142,960 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 133,462 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 132,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 123,821 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 123,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 108,099 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 108,096 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 92,635 miles

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

inner-wing shields fitted restricting inspection

offside front tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 14 Nov 2007 80,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 64,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 51,083 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 AKF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AKF, 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 AKF registered?

AV52 AKF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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