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AY02 KAO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,859 mi
Last recorded166,859 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 KAO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 166,859 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 160,914 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 157,653 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 150,896 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 141,555 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 131,140 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 122,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 111,521 miles

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)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 111,521 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 102,425 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 102,422 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 86,170 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,854 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 79,854 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 72,571 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 64,281 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 56,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,270 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre exhaust cracked and blowing slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,377 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AY02 KAO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AY02 KAO, 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 AY02 KAO registered?

AY02 KAO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is AY02 KAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY02 KAO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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