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AX02 SDU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,387 mi
Last recorded116,387 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 SDU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 116,387 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,052 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 107,049 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 85,180 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT TYRE LOW EDGES (185/65R75

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

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Pass 28 Oct 2014 74,711 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2014 74,711 miles

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 68,954 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 68,954 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 62,877 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 62,877 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,713 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,595 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 50,595 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2009 44,148 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,657 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,657 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,888 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,528 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 18,633 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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AX02 SDU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AX02 SDU, 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 AX02 SDU registered?

AX02 SDU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 August 2002.

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The MOT history for AX02 SDU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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