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AX02 SFF

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

152,425 mi
Last recorded152,425 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX02 SFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 152,425 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 146,503 miles

Offside front outer sill corroded and soft.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 146,411 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 140,660 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 140,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 135,134 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 135,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 129,444 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edges (185/65/15)

clutch/brake fluid mess at back of engine on offside

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and close to legal limit (2mm)

oil/fluid mess by injectors no signs of leaks

slight mist of oil on offside steering rack gaitor

Fail 2 Jun 2011 129,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outter edges (185/65/15)

clutch/brake fluid mess at back of engine on offside

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished and close to legal limit (2mm)

oil/fluid mess by injectors no signs of leaks

slight mist of oil on offside steering rack gaitor

Pass 14 Jun 2010 120,365 miles

Exhaust blow from rear box joint

Rear wiper blade required

Fail 14 Jun 2010 120,365 miles

Exhaust blow from rear box joint

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper blade required

Pass 16 Jun 2009 116,208 miles

Rear wiper blade required

Pass 5 Jun 2008 111,791 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 111,791 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 108,732 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 108,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 30 Jun 2006 100,046 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 100,046 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 85,544 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 85,544 miles

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

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 SFF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

AX02 SFF is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 August 2002.

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