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AY52 HWD

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,614 mi
Last recorded130,614 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HWD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2013 130,614 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 130,614 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 115,522 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 100,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

various oil leaks

Fail 28 Nov 2011 100,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,162 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 94,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 68,998 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 68,998 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,906 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,175 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 31,085 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 HWD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

AY52 HWD is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is AY52 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 HWD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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