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AY52 GBU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Beige Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,464 mi
Last recorded99,464 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2020 99,464 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing from cat pipe + centre pipe + rear box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/f steering arm has slight movement.

o/s/r tyre outer edge close + cracking slightly.

Pass 14 Aug 2019 97,544 miles

osf bbj cover split

osr tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 90,942 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 90,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,764 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on edges and perished/cracked. Recommend replacement.

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge. Recommend replacement.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,579 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 83,579 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 78,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 78,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 68,945 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,575 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,345 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 47,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,917 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 36,898 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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AY52 GBU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Beige with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY52 GBU, 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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AY52 GBU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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