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AY52 HWG

2002 Citroen Xsara

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,863 mi
Last recorded131,863 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2017 131,863 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL CORRODED THE LENGTH OF THE SILL. (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR TO FRONT. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL CORRODED. (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear REAR BRAKES SQUEAKING BADLY.

WARNING MESSAGE FLASHING ON DASH.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 129,819 miles

Nearside Rear chassis rail has surface corrosion

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 129,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear chassis rail has surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 125,368 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

diesel fuel injector chuffing

nearside rear chassis rail has slight surface corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2014 122,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust has blow on center and rear exhaust

Fail 31 Jan 2014 122,507 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust has blow on center and rear exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2013 113,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust heat shiled loose

rear brakes squeak

Fail 28 Jan 2013 113,263 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust heat shiled loose

rear brakes squeak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 104,767 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to offside rear seat unable to inspect seat belt

Fail 31 Jan 2012 104,752 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

child seat fitted to offside rear seat unable to inspect seat belt

when testing rear brakes on RBT found rear brakes to squeak under pressure

Pass 27 Jan 2011 95,889 miles

offisde rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre close to tred wear indicators

Pass 30 Jan 2010 87,655 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,751 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,719 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear number plate holder loose

small cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 4 Jul 2007 61,068 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 61,068 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 53,264 miles

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

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 HWG is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG registered?

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

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