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AY52 HVO

2002 Citroen Xsara

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,980 mi
Last recorded91,980 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 85,005 miles

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

rear exhaust very rusted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 78,804 miles

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

rear exhaust very rusted needs replacing soon

Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,111 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 72,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,425 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,698 miles

N/S rear tyre out of shape

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 47,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,083 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,277 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 36,277 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,033 miles

All road tyres deteriorated on outer side walls

Both front wipers smearing badly and deteriorated

Brakes noisy recommend brake check.

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate starting to deteriorated. Recommend new plate

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 26,387 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 26,387 miles

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

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 HVO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HVO, 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 HVO is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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