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AX52 FAM

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,342 mi
Last recorded156,342 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 FAM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 156,342 miles

front discs corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll link

slight play nearside front ball joint

Fail 3 Mar 2022 156,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front discs corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

slight play in nearside front anti roll link

slight play nearside front ball joint

Pass 3 Nov 2020 151,516 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 146,455 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm inner bearing suspect slight wear

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 146,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear suspension arm inner bearing suspect slight wear

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 142,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust weak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 131,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 131,334 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 125,907 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 123,040 miles

O/S/R tyre tread low on edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 115,253 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 105,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 93,958 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 93,958 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 82,778 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Slight damage on O/S/F seat belt webbing.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 82,778 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroding.

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

Slight damage on O/S/F seat belt webbing.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,757 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 65,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,131 miles

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

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2007 50,952 miles

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

slight play in both front suspension lower ball joints

Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Dec 2005 31,280 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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AX52 FAM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AX52 FAM, 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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AX52 FAM is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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