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AY52 HWA

2002 Citroen Xsara

Purple Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,750 mi
Last recorded81,750 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,750 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,325 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,324 miles

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

N/S/F head light condensated

N/S/F tyre swcrew in tread

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

O/S/F tyre perished/cracked

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

Spare wheel missing

Tail gate wiper blade split

Fail 7 Nov 2013 75,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tail gate wiper blade split

All 4-brake discs rusted

N/S/F tyre has screw in tread

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

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

O/S/F tyre starting to crack/perish

Spare tyre missing

Pass 23 Aug 2011 68,301 miles

n/s/f indicator pale

o/s/r inner side light not working

Fail 23 Aug 2011 68,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f indicator pale

o/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,713 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 64,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,098 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 46,848 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,236 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 37,236 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 28,431 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 HWA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Purple with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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