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AY02 WRX

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,948 mi
Last recorded85,948 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,687 miles

rear tyres slight cracking

front exhaust brackett corroded

off side front sill slight corrosion under paint

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

very slight play near side front ball joint

Fail 25 Feb 2015 80,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust brackett corroded

off side front sill slight corrosion under paint

rear tyres slight cracking

very slight play near side front ball joint

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,101 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust front corroded

off side rear tyre cracking

passenger air bag switched off

Fail 14 Mar 2014 75,067 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

off side rear tyre cracking

passenger air bag switched off

Fail 13 Mar 2013 69,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,779 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,551 miles

Both front seats missing headrests

Fail 14 Mar 2012 63,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front seats missing headrests

Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,872 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,255 miles

unable to check rear seat belts as child seats fitted. rear indicators slightly pale

Pass 13 Mar 2008 38,508 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,389 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 WRX is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WRX, 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 WRX registered?

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

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