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AY52 OAU

2002 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,003 mi
Last recorded117,003 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Citroen Xsara80,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 117,003 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2013 100,626 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,549 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2011 74,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,574 miles

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,532 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,292 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,031 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,606 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,412 miles

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

Offside Front 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 OAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY52 OAU registered?

AY52 OAU is a 2002 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is AY52 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY52 OAU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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