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AY02 SPV

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,483 mi
Last recorded133,483 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 SPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 133,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 133,483 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 126,726 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 126,726 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 126,558 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 126,047 miles

rattle when cooling fan is running

Fail 17 Feb 2014 126,045 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rattle when cooling fan is running

Fail 8 Aug 2012 121,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 121,739 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 105,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight noise/wear in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 105,453 miles

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

slight noise/wear in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 82,441 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 82,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,747 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 58,747 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 46,561 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 36,052 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 36,052 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 20 Jul 2006 27,857 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 SPV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SPV, 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 SPV registered?

AY02 SPV is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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