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AY52 GBZ

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

177,273 mi
Last recorded177,273 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 GBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 177,273 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 167,189 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 156,640 miles

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

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

Offside front coil spring broken but still adequately supported

Pass 12 Jul 2011 144,275 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 133,725 miles

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

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Fail 3 Aug 2010 133,725 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

under tray fitted [obsecure view]

Pass 4 Aug 2009 122,357 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 111,003 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge + side wall poor condition - borderline pass

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge - borderline pass

Pass 9 Aug 2007 95,251 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 95,251 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 80,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 61,750 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 GBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GBZ, 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 AY52 GBZ registered?

AY52 GBZ is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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