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AY02 SKZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,323 mi
Last recorded142,323 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 SKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 142,323 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 135,472 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s / n/s front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

signs of o/s rear wheel fowling on inner wheel arch

slight damage to o/s outer sill

Fail 6 Dec 2011 135,462 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

o/s / n/s front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

signs of o/s rear wheel fowling on inner wheel arch

slight damage to o/s outer sill

Pass 10 Dec 2010 132,352 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 129,867 miles

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

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

handbrake low effort

Pass 18 Nov 2008 127,095 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 127,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 121,277 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 101,120 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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AY02 SKZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SKZ, 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 SKZ registered?

AY02 SKZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is AY02 SKZ safe to buy?

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