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AY02 SRU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,636 mi
Last recorded161,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2014 161,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 161,636 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 149,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 133,914 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 133,914 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 118,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 118,282 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 105,813 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

windscreen as light scratches

Pass 26 May 2009 92,830 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 75,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 75,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 60,151 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 60,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside repeater lamp lens is missing. (Yellow bulb fitted)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 44,549 miles

Although metered smoke test now passed, exhaust still appears a little smokey.

Front brake discs are fairly worn.

Offside front fog lamp lens is broken.

Offside rear tyre is fairly perrished at outer sidewall.

Spare tyre sidewall is perrished beyond MOT limit for use on road.

Fail 2 Jun 2006 44,547 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Emissions test not carried out due to excessive noise from turbo area - possibly pipe leaking.

Front brake discs are fairly worn.

Offside front fog lamp lens is broken.

Offside rear tyre is fairly perrished at outer sidewall.

Spare tyre sidewall is perrished beyond MOT limit for use on road.

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 SRU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

AY02 SRU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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