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AY02 SOC

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,607 mi
Last recorded186,607 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 SOC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 186,607 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 179,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 171,425 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 171,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 165,602 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Mar 2013 159,932 miles

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

engine bay oily (underneath)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perrished at tread

nail in os/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2013 159,932 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine bay oily (underneath)

n/s/r tyre sidewall perrished at tread

nail in os/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2012 151,098 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 137,771 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 125,154 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 111,740 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 96,143 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 80,161 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 80,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,557 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 64,557 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 SOC is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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