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AY52 HWU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,180 mi
Last recorded69,180 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 HWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 69,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 65,699 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 62,466 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,466 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,100 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,207 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 53,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 41,874 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 41,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 35,148 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 35,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,167 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,898 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 25,834 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 22,384 miles

both rear brake discs rusted and pitted - very close to limit

Pass 27 Jul 2005 18,367 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 HWU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

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

Is AY52 HWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 HWU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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