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AY52 HWH

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,997 mi
Last recorded147,997 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 147,997 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 24 Aug 2015 136,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 125,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 116,203 miles

EML on

child seat fitted to rear

clutch release bearing noisey

small split in n/s/f anti roll bar linkage upper gaitor

Fail 25 Jul 2013 116,203 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

child seat fitted to rear

clutch pedal rubber missing

clutch release bearing noisey

small split in n/s/f anti roll bar linkage upper gaitor

Pass 28 Jul 2012 107,794 miles

Coolant level is low but coolant cap doesn't undo correctally (may need new cap),

Nearside outer cill is weakend by corrosion internally,

Nearside repeater light slightly discoloured,

Service due indicator is on,

Slight brake fluctuation fron nearside front brake disc,

Fail 28 Jul 2011

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011
Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,140 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 90,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,624 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,816 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,692 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 59,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 43,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

small cracks on nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Fail 20 Sep 2006 43,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

small cracks on nearside rear tyre outer wall.

Pass 12 Sep 2005 28,786 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2005 28,786 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HWH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWH, 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 HWH registered?

AY52 HWH is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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