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AY02 SLZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,226 mi
Last recorded138,226 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 SLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2015 138,226 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn on outer edge.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 138,226 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn on outer edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,920 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside washers poor.

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 123,808 miles

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

Front brake pads are wearing thin.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside washers poor.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 108,364 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 105,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 98,873 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 93,395 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,777 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,383 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,504 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre bald on inside edge of tyre

Pass 31 May 2006 36,598 miles

slight blow on rear silencer

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 SLZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY02 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

AY02 SLZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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