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AY02 SGZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,102 mi
Last recorded178,102 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 SGZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 178,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 169,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 162,000 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 143,695 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 140,889 miles

engine light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 124,231 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front position lights light output is lower than normal

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edges of tread

Pass 1 Jun 2010 105,570 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 105,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 93,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 81,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 69,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 SGZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

AY02 SGZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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